Notting Hill Carnival: Teenager arrested over rapper Takayo Nembhard stabbing

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 21-year-old rapper was stabbed to death at Notting Hill Carnival.

Takayo Nembhard, also known by his rap name TKorStretch, was at the west London street party in August with his sister and friends when he was stabbed.

The Met said an 18-year-old had handed himself in at a police station on Tuesday following a recent CCTV appeal.

He remains in police custody, the force added.

Detectives said they still wanted to trace another man in connection with Mr Nembhard’s death.

The drill rapper and expectant father had travelled from Bristol to enjoy the annual event.

His partner, O’shian Edwards, has since given birth to their son.

Mr Nembhard was stabbed under the Westway flyover in Ladbroke Grove on Monday August 29.

He was taken to a west London hospital where, despite the best efforts of medical staff, he was pronounced dead.

A post-mortem examination gave the cause of death as a stab wound to the right groin femoral artery.

Det Insp Laura Semple, Specialist Crime, said: “Do you know who this person is? He was caught on CCTV at the Carnival and we still urgently need to trace him.

“If can you help or have any information – no matter how small - about Takayo’s murder please come forward.”

The Met has urged anyone with any information about what happened "no matter how small" to come forward, including those who were filming or photographing in the area at the time.

In October, a 23-year-old man, an 18-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy were arrested in Bristol on suspicion of murder.

A 20-year-old woman was also arrested in Islington on suspicion of assisting an offender.

The 23-year-old man was released under investigation, while the 18-year-old man, 17-year-old boy and 20-year-old woman were all bailed pending further inquiries.

A dedicated page has been set up where witnesses can upload photos and videos of the incident. It is simple to use and can be accessed here - Public Portal (mipp.police.uk)

Information can also be provided by calling the incident room directly on 020 7175 2206 to speak to an officer, by calling 101 or by tweeting @MetCC quoting 7478/29AUG.

Anyone wishing to remain 100 per cent anonymous can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or by visiting www.crimestoppers-uk.org.