British woman, 34, ‘stabbed to death’ in Cambodia over ‘love triangle’

A British woman who was allegedly stabbed to death in Cambodia is believed to have been killed as a result of a 'love triangle'.

Local police confirmed that British national Jessica Cariad Hopkins is believed to have died from multiple stab wounds in Phnom Penh, just before midnight on Friday (29 August).

A woman has now been arrested on suspicion of killing Hopkins, with local police revealing they believe the attack was motivated by a love triangle, in which both women were allegedly involved.

The woman, who has been identified as Congolese national Kidikila Nganda Glodie, was arrested at a salon less than 24 hours after the stabbing in the city's Daun Penh area, which is 1.5 miles from the scene, according to The Daily Express.

Police Commissioner Chuon Narin of Phnom Penh confirmed the arrest and the suspected motive, as per early investigations.

Jessica Cariad Hopkins was reportedly stabbed to death in Cambodia (Facebook)

Further details about the alleged love triangle have not been released to the public.

The 34-year-old, originally from Hertfordshire, is believed to have been living in the Cambodian capital at the time of her death.

According to local media reports, two witnesses were questioned by police over the incident after they allegedly live-streamed the attack on social media, before they were released.

"We are supporting the family of a British woman who has died in Cambodia and are in contact with the local authorities," a Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) spokesperson said in a statement (via The Sun).

LADbible Group has contacted the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office for additional comment.