British woman, 34, stabbed to death in tourist hotspot in twisted 'love triangle killing'

Congolese national Kidikila Nganda Glodie was arrested by local authorities - who have claimed Ms Hopkins's death was most likely a consequence of a love-triangle which turned deadly.

Footage revealed the accused killer was arrested at a salon fewer than two miles away from where the Briton was found unresponsive.

In the video of the arrest, the Congolese national can be heard answering questions from the police as she was being lead away in handcuffs.

Ms Hopkins was originally from Harpenden in Hertfordshire, but was living in the northwestern city of Krong Siem Reap at the time of her death.

The 34-year-old had been temporarily renting a property in the Chang Chroy Changvar area of Cambodian capital Phnom Penh before the attack.

No details of the "love triangle" have been released by the Cambodian authorities.

It has been reported that two women in the park were "yelled" at by a senior police officer after trying to give their statements on what they witnessed to a local media outlet.

The witnesses were granted permission to leave the park following questioning by police.

The deputy police chief of the Chamkarmon district, Haut Kong, was sacked and stripped of his title after allegedly verbally abusing the pair.

Tributes on social media have been pouring in for Ms Hopkins since her death.

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Sophors Chheoun posted: "I am heartbroken to lose my lovely neighbour and dear friend Jessica Cariad Hopkins. She was such a caring person, always there for me and my family, helping in ways big and small.

"Her kindness, her smile, and her generous heart meant so much to me.

"It feels unreal that she is gone. My heart aches knowing such a beautiful soul was taken from us too soon.

"Rest in peace, Jessica. You will forever be missed and remembered with love."

A friend of Ms Hopkins wrote: "My heart can't take it. Jessica, you would always be the coolest person.

"You have a sweet and soft tone of voice when you speak. Your kindness always echoes in the room whenever you walk in.

"I will never forget the friendship and memories we've shared, and I will cherish them. Love you."

A spokesman for the UK Foreign Office said: "We are supporting the family of a British woman who has died in Cambodia and are in contact with the local authorities."