The Metropolitan Police has self-referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) following the murder of 27-year-old Kamonnan Thiamphanit in London. Known as Angela to her friends, she was found deceased with stab wounds after friends had contacted the police concerned for her welfare. The referral to the IOPC arose because friends had raised alerts about her safety prior to the discovery of her body.

Commander Owain Richards indicated that the police believe the attacker was likely to have been known to Ms. Thiamphanit, and there were no signs of forced entry at her residence. The detectives are currently investigating to understand the motive behind this attack and are calling for anyone with information to come forward.

The incident has led to heightened concern in the community, particularly regarding the safety of women. The Metropolitan Police are focusing efforts on enhancing safety measures for women and girls in the region. The family of Ms. Thiamphanit, who held Chinese, Hong Kong, and Thai nationality, has been notified of her passing and their privacy is being respected during this time.

The IOPC is conducting a review of the police’s initial response and any possible missed opportunities which might have prevented the tragic outcome.