New appeal over suitcase murder

Fatima Kama had been staying in a central London flat

Police investigating the murder of a woman whose body was found in a suitcase at Heathrow Airport in 1999 have appealed for help in tracing a suspect.

The body of Fatima Kama, 28, was found by a security guard in a suitcase abandoned on a luggage trolley at Terminal 3 car park on 17 July.

Moroccan-born Ms Kama, who has been a Canadian citizen for at least two years before her death, was a regular visitor to London.

Police say they want to interview Yousseff Ahmed Mosalam Wahid, 33, a former steward for Kuwaiti Airlines.

A post mortem examination at Ealing Hospital mortuary revealed that Ms Kama had suffered multiple stab wounds.

The body is believed to have been carried in the suitcase from the murder scene to Heathrow Airport.

Youseff Wahid may be living in the Middle East

She arrived in the country for the last time on 10 July 1999 on a return ticket to Canada.

Scotland Yard said both Mr Wahid and Ms Kama stayed at an address in the Marble Arch area of central London.

Mr Wahid is now thought to be living in Lebanon, his country of birth, Kuwait or Saudi Arabia.

Commander Andy Baker, who is leading the investigation, said: "This was a horrific murder which has devastated a family.

"Fatima's killer has evaded justice for four years and the Metropolitan Police Service is determined to pursue the individual responsible for this callous murder."

Police believe the motive for the murder may have been the theft of money and jewellery belonging to Ms Kama which has never been found.