Further arrest over Notting Hill carnival stabbing

A fourth arrest has been made by police investigating the murder of a Bristol man who was stabbed to death at Notting Hill Carnival.

21 year old Takayo Nembhard created music under the name TkorStretch and was also a former Bristol Rovers academy footballer.

A 17-year-old male was arrested in Bristol on Saturday, on suspicion of the murder of Takayo.

He remains in police custody at this time.

On Wednesday, 19 October a 23-year-old man and an 18-year-old man were arrested at residential addresses in Bristol on suspicion of murder.

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

The 18-year-old man and 20-year-old woman were have been bailed pending further enquiries. The 23-year-old man was released under investigation.

At about 8pm on on Monday, August the 29th, officers became aware of a stabbing in Ladbroke Grove, under the Westway flyover.

Officers provided emergency first aid to Takayo until the arrival of paramedics.

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 1 September gave his cause of death as a stab wound.

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. They never ask for your personal information and they do not track your device.

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