Overview
- Jessica Cariad Hopkins, 34, was found with multiple stab wounds late on 29 August in Phnom Penh’s Chamkarmon district.
- Police identified the suspect as Kidikila Nganda Glodie, 33, who was detained at Zola Salon in Daun Penh about 1.5 miles from the scene on 30 August.
- Authorities have described a possible romantic dispute as the motive but have released few details and have not announced formal charges.
- The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office said it is supporting Hopkins’ family and is in contact with Cambodian authorities.
- Local media reported that two bystanders livestreamed the attack before later cooperating with police questioning.