Extradited teen in court over woman's murder

A man has appeared in court after he was extradited to the UK from the United Arab Emirates and charged with the murder of Kamonnan Thiamphanit, 27, who was stabbed in Westminster in 2024.

Enzo Bettamio, 18, was put on a flight from Dubai to the UK on Friday and then formally charged with the murder of Kamonnan, who was also known as Angela.

He appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Saturday and was remanded into custody to appear at the Old Bailey on 28 April.

"Angela's family are aware of the update and continue to be supported by specialist officers," the Met said in a statement.

"I would also like to express my sincere thanks to Angela's family and friends for their patience and unwavering support to the investigation," said Detective Chief Inspector Alison Foxwell, who has been leading the investigation.

She added that it has been an "incredibly difficult and distressing time" for them.

Bettamio appeared in court on Saturday wearing a grey, prison-issue tracksuit and spoke only to confirm his name and date of birth. No plea was entered.

Thiamphanit, who had dual Chinese-Hong Kong and Thai nationality and worked in property management, had been living in the UK for about nine years, having initially come over to study at university.

The Met say she was found with multiple stab wounds at her home address in Westminster on 8 April 2024. She was pronounced dead at the scene.