A woman who was found stabbed to death in a £4 million house near Hyde Park has been photographed for the first time.
Kamonnan Thiamphanit’s body was discovered by officers after they forced entry to a property in Stanhope Place, Bayswater, at approximately 8.30am on Monday, April 8.
Officers were contacted by friends of the 27-year-old on Sunday and were concerned for her well-being, but they only attended the scene more than 13 hours later.
Mrs Thiamphanit, known as Angela, lived at the address, which until four years ago was rented by the Ethiopian embassy, where neighbors told MailOnline they heard two “high-pitched screams” hours before her body was found with stab wounds. White weapon.
Police have launched a murder investigation following the tragic incident, vowing to “ensure that the person responsible is held accountable”. No arrests have been made yet.
Kamonnan Thiamphanit found stabbed to death in £4m house near Hyde Park
Coroners at the scene where Ms Thiamphanit was found with stab wounds at her home in Stanhope Place, Bayswater.
Police officers at the scene after forcing entry into the house near Hyde Park at around 8.30am on Monday morning.
Detective Chief Inspector Adam Clifton, who is leading the investigation, said: “My team continues to work tirelessly to piece together the events that led to Kamonnan’s murder.
‘I would like to thank local residents for their patience while we carry out our work on site.
‘I would appeal to anyone who has information that could help us, no matter how insignificant you think it may be, to come forward and talk to us.
“Kamonnan’s family and friends have been devastated by this murder and we must ensure that the person responsible is held accountable.”
There have been no arrests and investigations continue.
The Met has referred itself to the independent police watchdog over the incident after officers took hours to respond to concerns for Ms Thiamphanit’s welfare.
It has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) in relation to “initial contact” by the friend, who first called police more than 13 hours before the woman’s friend was discovered.
Met bosses previously said the force had been informed of concerns for Ms Thiamphanit’s welfare the night before.
But they later admitted that a concerned friend made two phone calls Sunday in two and a half hours.
The front door of the house on Stanhope Place. Eyewitnesses say police forced the door open to access the property after receiving concerned calls from the woman’s friends.
Forensic officers throw items into a bag outside the house in London’s upscale Bayswater district, within the Borough of Westminster.
A police officer mans the cordon at Stanhope Place in London, meters from the capital’s iconic Hyde Park.
In a statement, the Met said it had first been called by a friend of the woman at 7.05pm on April 7, classifying the call as a “medium risk missing person”.
Two and a half hours later, at 9:34 p.m., he received another call. But it was not until 8.30am on April 8 that police were seen forcing the door of the property on the outskirts of Hyde Park and cordoning off the scene.
Police said: ‘Police received two calls from the same person on Sunday, April 7, expressing concern for the woman’s welfare: one at 7.05pm and another at 9.34pm.
‘The woman was initially classified as a medium risk missing person prior to the discovery of her body.
“The Met’s Professional Standards Directorate has been informed and a mandatory referral will be made to the IOPC in relation to the woman’s friend’s initial contact.”
The IOPC said: “We can confirm that we have received a referral from the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) after officers found a woman dead at a property in Stanhope Place, W2 on the morning of April 8, 2024.
‘The reference refers to previous contact after a friend of the woman made two calls to police on Sunday afternoon (April 7) to report her missing.
“We will assess the referral and decide what additional measures may be necessary on our part.”
News of the referral was first reported by the Standard.
The Metropolitan Police has referred to the watchdog in relation to its response to an initial call from a friend of the woman concerned for her welfare (pictured: a police van at the scene)
Police are at the scene in Stanhope Place, in London’s upscale Bayswater area, near Hyde Park, after a woman was found with fatal knife wounds on Monday.
Locals in Stanhope Place previously told how they heard “two high-pitched screams” on Sunday night.
A neighbor of the house where the woman was found said he heard “a series of screams” coming from somewhere on the street, followed by “silence.”
The neighbor, who has lived on the street for more than half a century, said: “On Sunday afternoon I heard very, very high-pitched screams coming from that direction.
‘A series of screams. I remember two; I am very sensitive to sound. They were very unusual. There was no sound other than screams, then silence.
“I was in my room and I thought, ‘That’s really strange.’ Then I remember there was a sound from the other side of my house.
‘What I can do? If she had continued she would have stuck her head out.
‘Apparently they have converted the rooms into Airbnbs. My neighbor was leaving her apartment yesterday (Monday) morning and saw the police breaking down the door.
‘We saw two forensic trucks and we knew it was something serious… We knew it was a murder. I’ve always been very paranoid living here, but nothing like this has ever happened before.
“Things have gotten worse in London lately. He’s becoming dangerous.’
A builder working opposite also claimed he had been told it was an Airbnb, although there was no advert on the short let website for a property on Stanhope Place.
It is believed the victim may have known her attacker, as the five-story home has a video intercom system on the front door, and there were no signs of forced entry before police entered on Monday morning.
After attending the home on Monday, police sealed off the scene and forensic officers were seen removing items from the home throughout Tuesday morning.
The woman was pronounced dead at the scene and, while police chiefs say they are “keeping an open mind” as to the motive, they have vowed to work “24/7 to establish what happened… and identify and arrest whoever it may be.” responsible’.
The five-bedroom semi-detached house, which dates back to the 1820s and is listed as Grade II Historic Interest, is spread over three floors.
The owner of a hotel on the street said the property was rented but did not know the identity of the occupant.
DCI Clifton, of the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, said on Tuesday: “I understand this news will be worrying and that local women may be particularly concerned.”
“Our investigations are in the early stages and we are keeping an open mind as to the motive, however I can assure people that my team is working 24/7 to establish what happened to the woman. and identify and arrest whoever may be there. responsible for this attack.
Chief Superintendent Louise Puddefoot, head of policing in Westminster, added: “Our thoughts are with the woman and her family.” My officers will do everything possible to support the investigation and will be stationed in the area to speak to anyone who has any information or concerns they would like to share with us.’
Anyone with information should contact police on 101 or via the @MetCC account on X, formerly Twitter, quoting reference CAD 6784/April 7.
Information can also be provided anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.