A man has been found guilty of murdering a mother with a zombie knife at Notting Hill Carnival.
Shakeil Thibou, 20, from Kensington in west London, was convicted at the Old Bailey of killing 32-year-old Cher Maximen.
Maximen was stabbed in the groin in front of her three-year-old daughter during the event's family day on August 25, last year.
She died in hospital six days later after suffering severe internal bleeding.
Cher Maximen was stabbed at the carnival
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Maximen had been attending the carnival with her daughter and friends when she got caught up in a fight between a group of men. At the time, she had been crouched chatting to her friends as they sat on the ground with their children.
Prosecutor Ed Brown KC told the court Maximen and her group had got caught up in the middle of a "horrifying outbreak of violence".
The disturbance broke out on Golborne Road, North Kensington, at about 6pm.
Thibou was also convicted of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm to 20-year-old Adjei Isaac with intent, and possessing an offensive weapon.
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TJ Jacobs (left), is accompanied by Cher's grandmother Vyleen Maximen (right), as she speaks outside the Old Bailey, London
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His brother Sheldon Thibou, 25, was found guilty of violent disorder and assaulting PC Oliver Mort, who tried to intervene.
A third brother, Shaeim Thibou, 22, was cleared of violent disorder but convicted of assaulting PC Mort.The jury deliberated for over 50 hours before delivering their verdicts.
There was a shout of "yes" from Maximen's family in court as the verdicts were delivered.
TJ Jacobs, a relative, thanked the jury for ensuring justice for the woman affectionately known as "Princess Cher" and "Cherbear".
Cher Maximen's grandmother, Vyleen Maximen (centre), is joined by relatives Laurence Who (left) and TJ Jacobs
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Speaking to reporters outside court, Jacobs said: "Cher was pure magic radiant, loving, passionate, and kind. She was a dedicated mother, a devoted granddaughter, niece, sister, and friend."
Maximen was knocked to the ground during the altercation before partially getting to her feet.
Shakeil Thibou had first thrust a "huge" knife repeatedly towards Isaac's stomach, only missing him because the victim drew back.
He then raised the knife directly towards Maximen and deliberately stabbed her in her groin.
DCI Alex Gammampila speaking outside the Old Bailey
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Brown said: "The injuries inflicted on Ms Maximen were fatal the defendant had killed her. It was a truly shocking attack
Detective Chief Inspector Alex Gammampila from Scotland Yard said: "My heart goes out to Cher's family and friends. She was a loving mother who went to Notting Hill Carnival to enjoy what should have been a care-free day."
"In stark contrast, Shakeil Thibou went to Carnival not to be part of the celebration, but to engage in violence."
The judge set sentencing for Shakeil Thibou on May 16.
Maximen's cousin Lawrence Hoo told Sky News: "I've lost my parents. I've lost my brother. Nothing has felt like this ever."
He described her as "a bright light" who lit up any room she entered, adding: "It's the most senseless act to someone who had so much life and so much to give."
