A mother and a chef have been confirmed dead after falling victim to stabbings at Notting Hill Carnival.

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Mother-of-one, Cher Maximen, 32, tragically died this morning after being stabbed at the carnival she attended with her child last Sunday.

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The stabbing allegedly took place after Cher confronted a man who had pushed over her young child.

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The attacker is said to have then pulled out a zombie knife, stabbing the victim in front of her child.

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Police officers assisted Cher with emergency treatment until the paramedics arrived, taking her to the hospital in critical condition.

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A 20-year-old man named Shakiel Thibou was arrested on Tuesday and charged with attempted murder.

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It is unclear whether Shakiel's charge will be updated following Cher's death.

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The leading investigator on the case said: "My thoughts are with Cher's loved ones as they come to terms with this terrible loss.

"They are being supported by specialist officers and we will make sure that support continues."

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The second victim was a chef, Mussie Imnetu, 41, who was visiting the UK for business purposes.

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The Swedish national, who worked and resided in Dubai, was attacked in a separate incident which left him unconscious with a head injury late Monday evening.

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Mussie had previously worked under renowned chefs Gordon Ramsay and Marcus Warering and also leaves behind an 8-year-old son.

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In relation to Mussie's attack, a man named Omar Wilson, 31, was charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

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The investigation lead said: "Mussie's family, friends and colleagues in London, Dubai, Sweden and Eritrea are inconsolable after receiving the worst news imaginable - our thoughts are with them and they are being supported by specialist officers."

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Police have also called for victims who were in the area of Queensway at the time of the murder to come forward with any information.

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They currently aim to piece together Mussies movements between 1pm where he left The Arts Club on Dover Street, and 10:30pm where he arrived at Dr Power restaurant in Queensway, where he was fatally attacked.

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Notting Hill Carnival have issued a statement regarding the attacks.

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