The family of a 19-year-old murdered at student flats in London have paid tribute to their “beautiful, irreplaceable” daughter.

Officers were called to Arbour House in Sebastian Street, London, early on Saturday morning where Sabita Thanwani was found with serious injuries.

She was pronounced dead at the scene and a special post-mortem and formal identification will take place soon.

Her family has now issued a statement paying tribute to their “angel”.

It said: “Sabita Thanwani was our daughter. Our angel. Her life, that we hoped would be long, was cut tragically short.

“She was ripped away from those who loved her so very dearly; her mum, dad, brother, grandparents, extended family and friends.”

They added: “We can only pray that lessons will be learnt and that somehow, there will come a day when girls and women are safe.”

A 22-year-old man was arrested on Sunday on suspicion of her murder and assault on police. He remains in police custody.

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