Notting Hill Carnival stabbing victim named as Bristol rapper
21 year old Takayo Nembhard created music under the name TkorStretch
Last updated 30th Aug 2022
It's emerged a rapper from Bristol - who was about to become a dad - was the victim of the fatal stabbing at Notting Hill Carnival.
21 year old Takayo Nembhard created music under the name TkorStretch - his official Instagram page confirmed he died last night.
Following the incident, a police statement said the rapper was fatally stabbed at around 8pm on Monday, August 29, under the Westway flyover.
"Officers provided emergency first aid to the victim - a 21-year-old man - until the arrival of London Ambulance Service paramedics.
"They were able to extract him through significant crowds in challenging circumstances to a waiting ambulance.
"He was taken to a west London hospital where, despite the best efforts of medical staff, he was pronounced dead.
"His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers."
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has tweeted saying he was 'sickened' by the incident.
Others have also paid tribute to him online following the news of his death.
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