Shakeil Thibou Convicted in Notting Hill Carnival Murder

Shakeil Thibou, 20, has been convicted of murdering Cher Maximen, who was fatally stabbed with a 'zombie knife' in front of her three-year-old daughter at the Notting Hill Carnival's family day on August 25, 2024. The attack occurred during a violent disturbance involving Thibou, his brothers, and other men, which also led to Thibou's conviction for attempting to cause grievous bodily harm to Adjei Isaac, who narrowly avoided being stabbed. Maximen suffered a deep wound in her groin and died six days later. Thibou's brothers, Sheldon and Shaeim, were also tried; Sheldon was found guilty of violent disorder and assaulting a police officer, while Shaeim was convicted of assaulting the officer. The verdicts were delivered after a jury deliberation of over 50 hours, resulting in relief and cries from Maximen's family in court. The case has highlighted the shocking nature of the violence at what was meant to be a family-friendly event.