Police want to contact this male in connection with murder of Takayo Nembhard.
(Picture: Met police )Detectives investigating the murder of father-to-be Takayo Nembhard at Notting Hill Carnival are appealing for the public’s help in finding a man they believe could be crucial to the investigation
Takayo, aged 21, died in hospital after being stabbed in Labdroke Grove on the last evening of the carnival on 29 August.
Officers have made four arrests but say they ‘urgently’ need to identify another male.
Detective Inspector Laura Semple said: “We are making good progress with our investigation into Takayo’s tragic death which has naturally left his family devastated.
“However, we really need the public’s help to tell us who this person is in the CCTV image we have issued today and anyone with information – no matter how small - about the murder to come forward.
“If you can help please get in touch immediately.”
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 9 November 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, albeit videos and or photos that were taken on 29 August 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.”
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. The stabbing took place in a crowd of hundreds near Ladbroke Grove station.
Four people have so far been arrested in connection with Takayo’s killing. Last month rwo 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 bailed pending further enquiries. The 23-year-old man was released under investigation.
A 17-year-old male was also arrested in Bristol on suspicion of the murder and subsequently bailed pending further enquiries.
Any Information to help trace the male in the picture or anything that can aid the inquiry can be passed on 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 anonymous can contact Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or by visiting www.crimestoppers-uk.org. They never ask for your personal information and they do not track your device.
