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Takayo Nembhard: Two men arrested on suspicion of murder
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murdering a rapper at the Notting Hill Carnival in August.
Takayo Nembhard, known as TKorStretch, had travelled from Fishponds to the event in west London when he was stabbed to death on August 29.
The rapper and father-to-be was given first aid and later he was taken to hospital where he died.
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A 23-year-old man and an 18-year-old man were arrested at houses in Bristol on Wednesday.
A 20-year-old woman was arrested in Islington, north London, on suspicion of assisting an offender, Scotland Yard said. She has been taken to a police station in London where she remains in custody.
Takayo was due to become a father
Detective chief inspector Jim Shirley, from the Metropolitan Police, said: “Ever since the tragic murder of Takayo, my team and I have been busy behind the scenes gathering intelligence and evidence to bring his killers to justice, and we will continue to work around the clock until they are behind bars.
“We are continuing to appeal for witnesses to come forward. Takayo was stabbed to death in broad daylight in front of a huge crowd of people.
“I am confident that there are people out there who have not yet spoken to us, for whatever reason that may be.
“If you saw something and have not yet spoken to us, please do so as a matter of urgency. Don’t do it for me, do it for Takayo’s family who are still trying to come to terms with their terrible loss.”
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A post-mortem examination found the cause of death was a stab wound to the right groin femoral artery.
Police continue to ask for any witnesses to contact them 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.
All photos: Chris-Patrick
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