Hyderabad Woman Killed in London: Murder Suspect Was Likely A Drug Addict

UK Police on Thursday said it arrested 23-year-old man in the case related to a 27-year-old Indian girl from Hyderabad, Kontham Tejaswini who was stabbed to death at a residential property in Neeld Crescent, Wembley in London. It was the third arrest in the case.

The incident occurred at a residential property on Neeld Crescent in Wembley, where Tejaswini was fatally stabbed.

According to reports, Tejaswini was a young professional from the Hayathnagar area of Hyderabad. According to her father's statement to a local TV channel, Tejaswini had initially traveled to London three years ago to pursue her Master's degree.

According to the Hyderabad police, the Brazilian suspect involved in the case is believed to be a drug addict who allegedly attempted to extort money from Tejaswini. Tragically, when she refused to comply, he resorted to stabbing her.

Tejaswini's cousin, identified as Vijay, stated that the suspect had recently moved into the shared accommodation where Tejaswini resided with her friends, less than a week prior to the incident. Vijay expressed bewilderment over the motive behind the attack, as Tejaswini had minimal interaction with the Brazilian man.

Police wanted to trace Keven Antonio Lourenco De Morais after the victim was fatally stabbed.

Authorities were alerted to the incident shortly before 10 am on Tuesday (June 13), prompting a police response. A 28-year-old woman, who had also been stabbed at the scene, received medical treatment at a hospital. Thankfully, her injuries are not considered life-threatening.

On Tuesday evening, the police arrested De Morais in Harrow, located in northwest London. This arrest followed the detention of two other individuals prior to the Brazilian national.

The Metropolitan Police in London had earlier urged the public to be on the lookout for Keven Antonio Lourenco De Morais, a 23-year-old from Wembley, as he was wanted for questioning regarding the murder. ''Individuals who come across De Morais or possess knowledge about his whereabouts were advised to contact emergency services by dialing 999,''the Met Police said.

In addition to Tejaswini, another woman, aged 28, was also subjected to the attack and subsequently transported to the hospital due to stab wounds. Fortunately, the Metropolitan Police confirmed that her injuries were assessed as non-life-threatening. Following the tragic incident, the victim's uncle has made an appeal to the government, urging them to facilitate the necessary arrangements for repatriating her body from the UK to Hyderabad.