Mother stabbed and tourist with head injury both die days after attacks at Notting Hill Carnival

Two people have died after being attacked in separate incidents at Notting Hill Carnival last weekend.

Cher Maximen, 32, was at the event last weekend with her child when she was stabbed. She died this morning.

"The officers gave emergency medical treatment until the arrival of paramedics," police said.

"The woman, who was later identified as 32-year-old Cher Maximen, was transported to hospital in a critical condition."

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 Monday 26 August.

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.

Shakiel Thibou, 20 and of Masbro Road, was arrested on Tuesday and charged with the attempted murder of Ms Maximen.

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He appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Wednesday morning and was remanded in custody to appear at the Old Bailey on 25 September.

Detective Chief Inspector Alex Gammampila of the Met's Homicide Command, who is leading 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."

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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