A man who murdered a mother in front of her three-year-old child at Notting Hill Carnival has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 29 years.
Shakeil Thibou, 20, from Kensington in west London, was convicted at the Old Bailey of killing 32-year-old Cher Maximen last month.
The 32-year-old was stabbed in the groin with a zombie knife in front of her young daughter during the event's family day on August 25 last year.
She died in hospital from her injuries six days later.
Shakeil Thibou, 20, has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 29 years
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Cher Maximen was fatally stabbed at Notting Hill Carnival last year
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Maximen had been attending the west London carnival with her daughter and friends when she got caught up in a fight between a group of men.
During sentencing, judge Philip Katz said: "It is not possible to overstate the impact of Cher's brutal and shocking murder on those who knew her."
Katz said Thibou’s “brazen” attack had been carried out in broad daylight in front of families and the police.
Moments before he stabbed Maximen, he had carried out an “equally horrifying attack” on a man who was backing away from him, his Old Bailey trial heard.
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Millions will descend on west London for the eventPAThibou was found guilty of murder and also convicted of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm to 20-year-old Adjei Isaac with intent, and having an offensive weapon.
His brother Sheldon Thibou, 25, was found guilty of violent disorder and assaulting PC Oliver Mort, who tried to intervene.
A third brother, Shaeim Thibou, 22, was cleared of violent disorder but convicted of assaulting PC Mort.
The defendants, of Hammersmith, west London, had denied the charges against them although Sheldon Thibou admitted having the stun gun.
Katz said: “Just watching the bodyworn footage was terrifying. When violence broke out, you were quick to move to join in.
“You were so fired up that you didn’t hesitate to use your knife. You were so brazen that it was carried out in front of police officers.”
Bodyworn footage of Shakeil Thibou on August 25 last year during Notting Hill Carnival
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In a victim impact statement read to the court, grandmother Vyleen Maximen said: “Cher was my first born grandchild, my friend.
“I held you in my arms when you were born. Thirty-two years of loving, laughing, playing, crying and holidaying with you. I will no longer have that pleasure ever again. I won’t see you get married or having more children.
“The hole in my heart will never be filled. I will never hear your key in my front door shouting ‘hello nanny’. Life will never be the same ever.”
Shaeim Thibou will be sentenced later on Friday, and Sheldon Thibou will be sentenced at a later date.
Last month, TJ Jacobs, a relative, thanked the jury for ensuring justice for the woman affectionately known as "Princess Cher" and "Cherbear".
Speaking to reporters outside court. Jacobs said: "Cher was pure magic radiant, loving, passionate, and kind. She was a dedicated mother, a devoted granddaughter, niece, sister, and friend."
