Police want to trace this man
(Picture: Met Police)Police investigating the murder of a dad-to-be at Notting Hill Carnival have released an image of a second man they are urgently seeking.
Takayo Nembhard, 21, tragically died in hospital after being stabbed around 8pm on Monday, August 29, under the Westway flyover in Ladbroke Grove, as thousands lined the streets for the event.
Detectives last week released a CCTV image of a man they want to find, and on Friday morning issued an image of a second.
Det Insp Laura Semple, Specialist Crime, said: “We are making good progress with our investigation into Takayo’s tragic death which has naturally left his family devastated.
“However, we still really need the public’s help to identify the men in these images. If can you help or have any information – no matter how small - about Takayo’s murder please come forward.”
Takayo was a rapper who lived in Bristol and had visited the Carnival with his sister and friends.
A post-mortem showed he died from a stab wound to his groin which struck the 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 info 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.”
Four people have so far been arrested in connection with Takayo’s murder.
On October 19 two men, aged 18 and 23, 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 male was arrested in Bristol on October 22 on suspicion of the murder and subsequently bailed pending further enquiries.
There were several hundred people in the immediate area when Takayo was killed, and police believe there were likely many witnesses.
Detectives are still keen to hear from anyone with information, including anyone who was filming or photographing in the area at the time and may have captured relevant footage or images.
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.
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.
