Two people have died after being attacked in separate incidents at Notting Hill Carnival last weekend.
Cher Maximen, 32, was at the event last Sunday with her child when she was stabbed. She died this morning.
Police said officers gave emergency treatment to Ms Maximen until paramedics arrived. She was then taken to hospital in critical condition.
“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,” Detective Chief Inspector Alex Gammampila of the Met’s Homicide Command, said.
Shakiel Thibou, 20 and of Masbro Road, was arrested on Tuesday and charged with the attempted murder of Ms Maximen.
He appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday morning and was remanded in custody to appear at the Old Bailey on 25 September.
DCI Gammampila, who is leading the investigation into Ms Maximen’s death, 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.”
Mussie Imnetu, 41 and who was visiting the UK on business, was attacked in a separate incident.
The chef, a Swedish national who lived and worked in Dubai, was found unconscious with a head injury in Queensway, on the evening of last Monday.
On Thursday, Omar Wilson, 31 and of Napier Road, Leytonstone, was charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
He appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday, where he was remanded in custody to appear at Southwark Crown Court on 27 September.
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.”
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Police said they are keen to talk to anyone who can help piece together Mr Imnetu’s movements between 1pm, when he left The Arts Club in Dover Street, and when he arrived at Dr Power restaurant, in Queensway at 10:30pm.
“If you visited the restaurant between 22:00hrs and 23:30hrs on Monday night or were in the area and saw something, regardless of the reason you were there, please do get in touch,” the DCI said.
Police officers will be outside the restaurant and the surrounding area on Monday to speak with local people.
“The attack happened around 23:20hrs,” the DCI said in their appeal for witnesses.
“Customers at the venue tried to help stop the attack; we need to speak with these people and I urge them to contact us.”
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Mayor of London Sadiq Khan responded to news of the deaths saying it was “heart-breaking”.
He said: “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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