Double Notting Hill tragedy as two die of knife accidents from carnival
A mother who was stabbed at Notting Hill Carnival in front of her son has tragically died.
Cher Maximen, 32, was transported to hospital in a critical condition from Golborne Road after she got caught in a fight between two groups of men.
Despite the best efforts of medical staff, Cher died this morning.
Arrests at this year’s carnival hit their highest level since 2019 with 334 detained in two days as police said they were ‘tired’ of violence blighting the event.
Cher Maximen, 32, was transported to hospital in a critical condition from Golborne Road after she got caught in a fight between two groups of men
A 20-year-old man was today arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and violent disorder, while two other men, aged 24 and 22, were arrested on suspicion of violent disorder.
Metropolitan Police officers arrested the trio at three separate addresses in Hammersmith and Fulham, west London. They have been taken into police custody.
On Tuesday morning they arrested Shakiel Thibou, 20, of Masbro Road, W12.
He was charged with attempted murder and appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday morning. He was remanded in custody to appear at the Old Bailey on Wednesday, 25 September.
Detective Chief Inspector Alex 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, said: ‘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.
‘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.’
