Son of diplomat held on suspicion of murder after father found stabbed to death at home

Kitts Mbeboh, cultural attache for Cameroon, was stabbed at his home on Sunday.

His son Beza Mbeboh, 28, was arrested at the scene but could avoid being charged and brought to court by claiming diplomatic immunity.

Stabbed: Police believe a family member is responsible for the death of Kitts Mbeboh, third from left

Scotland Yard and British authorities are thought to be in discussions with Cameroon officials who have the power to waive the immunity.

Mr Mbeboh, 60, was a counsellor for cultural affairs at the Cameroon High Commission in Holland Park, West London.

He and his four sons, all in their 20s, had lived in Greenford, West London, for more than six years.

Their neighbour Mrs Beverley Bates said: 'They were a lovely, respectable family. Kitts was a gentleman.

'I realised something was wrong when I heard screaming on Sunday morning.'

Beza Mbeboh had just finished a degree in architecture.

A fellow student said: 'Beza was a nice guy. He seemed a normal, happy bloke.'

His brother Ambo said: 'Obviously we are devastated. You would not wish this on your worst enemy.'