A knifeman who stabbed a mother to death in front of her toddler at Notting Hill Carnival has been jailed for 29 years.
Shakeil Thibou, 20, was last month found guilty of murdering Cher Maximen, 32, after stabbing her in the groin next to her three-year-old daughter during Notting Hill Carnival's family day in west London.
Thibou's 'brazen' attack was carried out in broad daylight in front of families and the police during the annual street carnival on August 25, 2024, the court heard.
He had attempted to target a man called Adjei Isaac when model Ms Maximen was knocked to the floor in a scuffle. As she struggled to her feet, Thibou raised his knife and deliberately stabbed her in the groin.
Ms Maximen, who also worked as a clothing designer, died six days later from her injuries on August 31.
