Man Sentenced for Brutal Killing of Tiparat Argatu
David Cheres, 21, from Tower Hamlets, has been handed a hospital order under the Mental Health Act after being found guilty of manslaughter for the savage killing of Tiparat Argatu.
Attack Details Unveiled at Old Bailey
The court heard Cheres launched a ferocious attack on Tiparat in her home on January 24, 2021. Armed with a kitchen knife and scissors, he stabbed, slashed, bit, and stamped on her face and neck with such violence that the scissors bent in half.
Despite emergency services rushing to the scene, Tiparat tragically died from her injuries.
Chilling Scene After the Attack
- After the attack, officers found Cheres wandering naked down Ellen Street covered in blood.
- He told police he had been in a bin cupboard where bedding was later recovered.
- CCTV footage revealed he walked the streets naked at dawn, discarding his bloodied clothes.
- Medical experts confirmed he was fit to stand trial.
Family Heartbroken Over Loss
“Tiparat was a kind soul who loved her family dearly. She used to secretly save money and buy gifts for her sisters because she wanted to help us all,” said sister Virongrong Witpiboolrat. “Our family is devastated — we miss her every day, and nothing will ever be the same.”
Detective Sergeant Jugdeep Atwal condemned the attack as “completely irrational.” He added, “No one should live in fear or violence in their own home. Violence is never the solution.”
This case underscores the Met’s dedication to tackling violence against women and girls, working tirelessly to bring offenders to justice.
