Johanita Dogbey, 31, has been identified locally as the woman who died at 4 p.m. on Bank Holiday Monday when a guy approached her from behind and stabbed her.
She died on the scene in Brixton, South London, and a 33-year-old male was detained on suspicion of murder.
Police said they have been given more time to question him.
The Met Police confirmed yesterday that they did not believe the victim knew her attacker.
Her family has described themselves as “completely broken” as they try to comprehend what happened to their “kind-hearted” daughter.
Johanita’s family has indicated that they are ‘devastated’.
‘Kind-hearted’ Johanita was described.
“We are trying to understand what has happened and are completely broken,” Johanita’s younger brother Maurice told MailOnline today.
“As far as we know, there was no connection between my sister and the assailant.” We are waiting for a full update from the police.
“The whole thing has devastated us.” We can’t handle it.”
“We have no words at this time,” her father Yao remarked. My kid was lovely and generous. I’m sorry, but I’m at a loss for words.”
The victim’s grandma, according to neighbours, heard a “terrible scream” before the phone fell to the floor during the attack.
They claimed the victim was on her way home for a birthday celebration with her mother, father, brother, and sister.
I was with her dad at the crime scene,” the mother-of-two, 52, told the Evening Standard.
“He stated that his daughter had gone to purchase a gift for her mother and was on her way home.”
“When she was attacked, she was on the phone with her grandmother.” The grandma heard a horrific scream before the phone went dead. The grandma called the father, who then attempted to call his daughter’s number but received no response.”
“I am in regular contact with officers leading the investigation into this brutal attack,” said Detective Chief Superintendent Seb Adjei-Addoh, Lambeth’s local policing commander. “My thoughts continue to be with the woman’s family and friends as they come to terms with this awful news.” We will do everything we can to help them during this incredibly difficult moment.
“I recognise that the community will be concerned, and we have extra officers out in the community to answer questions and provide a visible presence.”
“My police neighbourhood policing teams have visited local community centres and businesses to listen to residents’ concerns and ensure we are having the appropriate conversations with them at this time.”
“I would also ask people to share anything they believe could assist the investigating detectives.”
Detectives from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command are conducting the inquiry, which has included a study of CCTV footage from the area. They have also spoken with a number of witnesses.
Police are still looking for information, and you may contribute photographs or recordings with the investigating team directly here.
Anyone with information about what happened should call 101 and reference CAD 4728/01May. If you want to remain anonymous, call the independent organisation Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.
