British woman stabbed to death in Cambodia over 'love triangle', police say
Local police, who arrested a 33-year-old woman on Saturday, say they believe a love triangle was the motive for the killing.
Monday 1 September 2025 05:56, UK
A British woman has been stabbed to death in the Cambodian capital Phnom Penh, police have said.
Local media have named the victim as 34-year-old Jessica Cariad Hopkins.
Deputy commissioner general and commissioner of Phnom Penh Police Chuon Narin said the victim was found dead with stab wounds near a popular park in the capital's Chamkarmon district on Friday.
A 33-year-old woman, also believed to be a foreign national, was arrested in connection with the stabbing on Saturday afternoon.
Mr Narin said the motive for the killing was believed to be a love triangle.
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office say they are supporting the family of the victim and are in contact with local authorities.