Mum, 32, dies after stabbing in front of her child at Notting Hill Carnival

A MUM stabbed in front of her three-year-old daughter at Notting Hill Carnival has died.

Cher Maximen, 32, had being enjoying a “family day” but stepped in to help after a fight broke out and was knifed in the leg, it is alleged.

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She was rushed to hospital with life changing injuries but sadly died today.

Three brothers appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday following the horror on August 25.

Shakiel Thibou, 20, who was charged with attempted murder, had allegedly tried to stab the intended victim while armed with a “Rambo-style knife”.

He is then accused of knifing the mum – causing her to go into cardiac arrest.

JPs heard she lost 20 litres of blood in the horror attack and suffered a collapsed lung before being placed in an induced coma.

Thibou, who is also charged with violent disorder and possession of an offensive weapon, claims he was attacked.

His brothers Sheldon Thibou, 24, and Shaeim Thibou, 22, appeared alongside him in the dock.

Both are charged with violent disorder and assaulting an emergency worker, while Sheldon faces an additional charge of possession of a stun gun.

The court was told all three brothers were involved in the horror but just Shakiel Thibou carried out the stabbing.

Prosecutors say they attended the carnival with the intention to cause the intended victim harm.

The trio were remanded into custody to next appear at the Old Bailey on September 25.

More than 200 people were arrested over the Carnival weekend for alleged crimes ranging from sexual offences to theft and assault.

Around 50 people were arrested for possession of an offensive weapon, and one for possession of a firearm.

Scotland Yard said 35 Met officers were injured while policing the Carnival.

DAC Ade Adelekan added: “We saw the first day of Carnival marred by unacceptable violence.

“This was supposed to be ‘family day’ – a celebration suitable for all ages.

“We are tired of saying the same words every year. We are tired of seeing crime scenes at Carnival.

“We are tired of telling families that their loved ones are seriously injured, or worse.

“Carnival is a community event and the vast majority of people come to celebrate, to dance, to enjoy music and have a fantastic experience.

“It is the responsibility of all who value this event, who want to see it as the celebration it should be, to speak out and speak up about the violence that continues to overshadow it.

“If you know anything that could help us, please call the police directly or contact Crimestoppers, anonymously.”

DAC Adelekan added: “It is no exaggeration to say that you could save a life by doing so.”

The carnival is Europe’s biggest street party and is billed by organisers as “the greatest community-led event on the planet”.

Around a million people attended over the bank holiday weekend, with about 7,000 officers on duty across the celebrations.

The annual celebration of Caribbean heritage, arts and culture has been running for more than 50 years.