‘Devastating!’ Mother, 32, dies after Notting Hill Carnival stabbing attack
A 32-year-old woman who was stabbed at Notting Hill Carnival last week has died
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A 32-year-old woman who was stabbed at Notting Hill Carnival last week has died, the Metropolitan Police has confirmed.
Cher Maximen was stabbed on Golborne Road shortly before 6.00pm on Sunday after police believe she was caught up in the middle of a fight between two groups of men.
Scotland Yard provided medical attention until paramedics arrived at the scene and took her to hospital.
Maximen, who had attended Notting Hill Carnival with her three-year-old daughter, sadly died in hospital on Saturday morning.
A 32-year-old woman who was stabbed at Notting Hill Carnival last week has diedMet Police/GettyAlex Gammampila of the Met’s Homicide Command, who leads the investigation, said: “My thoughts are with Cher’s loved ones as they come to terms with this terrible loss.
“They are being supported by specialist officers and we will make sure that support continues.
“Cher was at Carnival with her young child. We have been in close contact with our local authority partners and Cher's family since soon after this incident to make sure the child is safe and looked after.”
Commander Charmain Brenyah, the Met’s spokesperson for Carnival, added: “The news of Cher’s tragic death is devastating for her family, the wider community and all those involved in delivering the Notting Hill Carnival.
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Swedish national Mussie Imnetu, who was found unconscious on Monday evening near Notting Hill, has also died from his injuries
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"Carnival is about bringing people together in a positive celebration. That it has ended with the tragic loss of life, among other incidents of serious violence, will sadden everyone involved."
Shakiel Thibou, 20, was arrested on Tuesday morning after the stabbing. He has been charged with attempted murder, violent disorder, and possession of an offensive weapon.
The 20-year-old appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Wednesday. He was remanded in custody to appear at the Old Bailey on September 25
Swedish national Mussie Imnetu, who was found unconscious on Monday evening near Notting Hill, has also died from his injuries in a separate incident.
Officers provided emergency first aid until paramedics arrived.
Mussie, who was visiting the UK from Dubai, was taken to a West London hospital where, despite the best efforts of medical staff, he died on Friday, the Met said.
Police handout photo issued by the Met Police of CCTV footage of Imnetu hours before the attack
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Detective Chief Inspector Brian Howie, leading the investigation from the Met’s Homicide Command, said: “Mussie’s family, friends and colleagues in London, Dubai, Sweden and Eritrea are inconsolable after receiving the worst news imaginable – our thoughts are with them and they are being supported by specialist officers."
Scotland Yard is appealing for anyone with information on Mussie's final movements between 1.00pm, when he left The Arts Club in Dover Street, W1 and when he arrived at Dr Power restaurant, in Queensway at 10.30pm to come forward.
Omar Wilson, 31, was charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent on Thursday.
He appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday, where he was remanded in custody to appear at Southwark Crown Court on September 27.
Responding to the two Notting Hill deaths, London Mayor Sadiq Khan said: “It is heartbreaking that Cher Maximen and Mussie Imnetu have died after being attacked in separate incidents over the bank holiday weekend.
“My thoughts are with their families and friends at this truly terrible time.
“This violence is shocking, completely unacceptable and a betrayal of the values that (Notting Hill) Carnival was founded to celebrate.”
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