Detectives investigating murder of Bristol rapper release CCTV images
21-year-old Takayo Nembhard died in August
Last updated 2nd Dec 2022
Police in London, who are investigating the murder of Bristol dad-to-be Takayo Nembhard are appealing for help in tracing two people they urgently need to speak to.
21-year-old Takayo, who was also known as TkorStretch, died in hospital after being stabbed in Ladbroke Grove during Notting Hill Carnival in August this year.
Last week, officers from the Met Police issued a CCTV still of man they need to find, and now have released an image of a second person they need to identify.
Detective Inspector Laura Semple, Specialist Crime, said: “We are making good progress with our investigation into Takayo’s tragic death which has naturally left his family devastated.
“However, we still really need the public’s help to identify the men in these images. If can you help or have any information – no matter how small - about Takayo's murder please come forward.”
Takayo's family say his "death has left a painful ache for all who loved him and still love him."
“He was so looking forward to being a dad and would have made a fabulous one as he came from a strong family unit. His son was born on 9 November and although this should have been a happy occasion, it was bittersweet. Our family, which includes his girlfriend, continue to struggle with coping without him on a daily basis."
“Our family beg the public to provide any info they may have, be that videos or photos that were taken on 29 August in the Ladbroke Grove area.
“Please help us to bring Takayo’s killers to justice and therefore some comfort to us knowing he didn’t die in vain.”
Police believe there were several hundred people in the immediate area at the time Takayo was stabbed and detectives are keen to hear from anyone with information.
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