Shakeil Thibou Convicted of Murdering Cher Maximen at Notting Hill Carnival

Cher Maximen, a 32-year-old mother, was fatally stabbed during the Notting Hill Carnival on August 25, 2023, while attending the event with her three-year-old daughter. The assailant, Shakeil Thibou, 20, was found guilty of her murder after a trial revealed he had been targeting another man, Adjei Isaac, and accidentally stabbed Maximen amidst the chaos. Witnesses reported that Maximen's daughter witnessed her mother bleed after being attacked, leaving the family with deep grief and anger. Thibou's defense claimed self-defense, but the jury convicted him of murder and other related charges. Maximen's family expressed their overwhelming sense of loss and rage as they reflected on her vibrant life and the tragic circumstances of her death. The incident has raised concerns about safety at large public events, with Maximen remembered as a beloved figure in her community.