Zombie knife footage shown at mum's murder trial
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A trial is underway for the murder of Cher Maximen, 32, who was fatally stabbed at the Notting Hill Carnival. Footage presented in court revealed the chaotic circumstances leading to her death, including her separation from her three-year-old daughter during a fight. Prosecutors described how Ms. Maximen fell to the ground and was stabbed in the groin, dying six days later in hospital. Shakeil Thibou, 20, is accused of the attack but denies the charges. The trial emphasizes the stark contrast between the festive atmosphere of the carnival and the violence that erupted, leading to tragedy.
Police bodycam footage depicted Cher Maximen, 32, being fatally stabbed at Notting Hill Carnival, moments after becoming separated from her daughter during a fight.
The jury watched as moments before the stabbing, the atmosphere at the carnival was festive with people dancing, contrasting sharply with the violent incident that unfolded later.
Det Con Kevin Newton testified about his extensive review of video footage surrounding the attack, dedicating over 100 hours to gather evidence for the court.
Even as the tragic events unfolded, the prosecution highlighted how quickly the celebratory environment transformed into chaos, ultimately leading to Ms Maximen’s tragic death.
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