Takayo Nembhard, a 21-year-old rapper who was fatally stabbed at the Notting Hill Carnival, has been identified.
Monday around 20:00 BST, Mr. Nembhard, also known as TKorStretch, was attacked in Ladbroke Grove.
The police had to extricate him from a massive crowd and administer immediate first aid. Later, he passed away at a west London hospital.
According to his manager, the Bristol-born rapper attended Carnival with his sister and friends.
Chris Patrick stated, “This is the worst conceivable conclusion for a gifted child.”
One of TKorStretch’s tracks received over 300,000 streams, and he had approximately 11,000 monthly listeners on Spotify. His videos on YouTube have been seen over a million times.
In his youth, he played for Bristol Rovers, but after suffering a right leg injury, he became interested in drill music.
Mr. Patrick said on Instagram that his skill “was limitless and he was on the verge of greatness.”
He continued, “My sincere condolences to TK’s mother and father, as well as his brother, two sisters, girlfriend, and child who will never meet their father!
“TK was a good boy and a good child, and what has occurred tears my heart… Rest in peace, dear Friend
A family member at Mr. Nembhard’s Bristol residence stated he had passed away at the carnival on Monday evening and asked for space to grieve.
The Metropolitan Police have initiated a homicide inquiry and have stated that hundreds of people were in the nearby area beneath the Westway overpass at the time.
Cpl. Alison Heydari stated, “The environment throughout the previous two days has been mostly upbeat and festive, as it should be for Carnival.”
Unfortunately, several violent situations occurred on Monday evening, and a 21-year-old guy was killed.
His family is in our thoughts as they come to terms with his tragic loss.
She stated that homicide investigators would investigate every conceivable avenue to locate the perpetrators and bring them to justice.
“Hundreds of people were in the immediate area when this tragedy occurred,” she continued.
“I would urge anyone who witnessed anything, has camera footage, or any other information that could aid officers to come forward.”
The family of Mr. Nembhard is being assisted by specialized officers, according to the police.
Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London, stated that he was “sickened by this terrible incident.”
He continued, “Violence has no place on our streets, and we’re doing everything we can to eradicate it.” I urge anyone with knowledge to call the police at 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously. It is dishonorable to remain silent.
The Met confirmed on Monday evening that a Section 60 order was in effect within the Notting Hill Carnival area until 01:00 on Tuesday, granting officers the authority to stop and search anybody.
The police stated, “This comes after a string of violent incidents and serious stabbings.”
Early Tuesday morning, police reported that 209 arrests had been made, including 46 for assault, 36 for possession of drugs, 33 for possession of an offensive weapon, 27 for public order violations, and eight for sexual assault.
“Avoid policing it”
The Met Police Federation reported at least 34 assaults against Metropolitan Police personnel.
It tweeted: “Every year at this event, our heroic officers are attacked. Coworkers detest enforcing it. However, nothing has changed.”
In 2019, the last year the event was hosted, the Met detained approximately 350 persons, the majority for drug offenses and 37 for assaulting police.
On Sunday, while on duty during the carnival, one of the department’s most seasoned and “affectionate” horses collapsed and died.
Since he joined the department in 2015, Police Horse Sandown, a 14-year-old chestnut stallion, has policed “all types of events” across London for seven years.
In the meantime, a London Ambulance representative reported that the department received a call at 18:45 regarding “a woman in labor within the Notting Hill Carnival footprint.”
Adult and infant patients were treated on the spot and transported to the hospital immediately.
