Notting Hill Carnival: Three arrests over rapper Takayo Nembhard stabbing

Three people have been arrested on suspicion of murdering a rapper at the Notting Hill Carnival in August.

Takayo Nembhard, 21, also known by his rap name TKorStretch, was at the west London street party with his sister and friends when he was stabbed.

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

A 23-year-old man and an 18-year-old man were arrested at residential addresses in Bristol on Wednesday morning (October 19).

They have been taken to a police station in Bristol where they remain in custody.

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

She has been taken to a north London police station where she remains in custody.

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 held at Westminster Mortuary on September 1 gave cause of death as a stab wound to the right groin femoral artery.

Det Ch Insp Jim Shirley, from the Met’s specialist crime command, said: “Ever since the tragic murder of Takayo, my team and I have been busy behind the scenes gathering intelligence and evidence to bring his killers to justice, and we will continue to work around the clock until they are behind bars.

“While it is positive that we have made three arrests today, the hard work does not stop here.

“We are continuing to appeal for witnesses to come forward.

“Takayo was stabbed to death in broad daylight in front of a huge crowd of people.

“I am confident that there are people out there who have not yet spoken to us, for whatever reason that may be.

“If you saw something and have not yet spoken to us, please do so as a matter of urgency.

“Don’t do it for me, do it for Takayo’s family who are still trying to come to terms with their terrible loss.”

A dedicated page has been set up where people can upload photos and videos of the incident on the 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.