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Two die after Notting Hill Carnival attacks.

Scotland Yard says Cher Maximen and Mussie Imnetu, attacked in separate incidents, have died from their injuries.

Max Stephens31 August 2024 •

Scotland Yard said Cher Maximen and Mussie Imnetu had died after being attacked at the Notting Hill Carnival

Two people who were attacked in separate incidents at the Notting Hill Carnival have died.

Scotland Yard said Cher Maximen, a mother who was stabbed in front of her three-year-old daughter, had died. The 32-year-old was stabbed in the groin after attempting to break up a fight at the west London event on Aug 25.

She was taken to hospital and went into a coma after one of her lungs collapsed and she lost 20 units of blood. The Met said she died on Saturday morning. 

Three people were arrested in connection with the attack. Shakiel Thibou, 20, of Hammersmith, west London, appeared at Westminster magistrates’ court charged with attempted murder, violent disorder and possession of a knife.

His brothers Sheldon Thibou, 24, of Hammersmith, and Shaeim Thibou, 22, of Fulham, also appeared, charged with violent disorder and assaulting an emergency worker.

District Judge John Zani remanded all three defendants into custody to next appear together for a hearing at the Old Bailey on Sep 25. DT.

Blogger: if football clubs can be so heavily chastised for the behaviour of their supporters - why can't a similar view be taken here? - Yes, I know that the innocent suffer for the bad behaviour of small minorities - but that's what effectively happens in all societies where criminals are inadequately punished.

No carnival in 2025 to show that the authorities mean business! But then - this would take courage and where will that come from?