Takayo Nembhard killing: New CCTV image prompts fresh appeal over stabbing at Notting Hill Carnival

Police investigating the murder of father-to-be Takayo Nembhard at the Notting Hill Carnival are asking for the public’s help in tracing a person they urgently need to speak to.

Officers have already made four arrests but need to identify another man – captured wearing a cap with the word ‘Yankees’ on it.

Takayo, aged 21, died in hospital after being stabbed at around 8pm on Monday, August 29, in Ladbroke Grove, under the Westway flyover.

Detective Inspector Laura Semple, from the Met’s Specialist Crime group, said: “We are making good progress with our investigation into Takayo’s tragic death. However, we really need the public’s help to tell us who this person is in the CCTV image we have issued today, and for anyone with information – no matter how small – about the murder to come forward.”

Takayo was a rapper who lived in Bristol and had visited the carnival with his sister and friends. A post-mortem examination showed he died from a stab wound to the right groin femoral artery.

His family said: “Takayo’s 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 November 9, 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 information they may have, be that videos or photos that were taken on August 29 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.”

There were several hundred people in the immediate area surrounding the murder and probably many witnesses.

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.

Four people have so far been arrested in connection with Takayo’s murder.

On Wednesday, October 19 a 23-year-old man and an 18-year-old man were arrested in Bristol on suspicion of murder. A 20-year-old woman was also arrested in Islington on suspicion of assisting an offender.

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

A 17-year-old boy was arrested in Bristol on October 22 on suspicion of the murder and subsequently bailed.

Pictured top: The man police are anxious to trace (Picture: The Met)