Notting Hill Carnival Arrest: Man Charged with Murder
A 33-year-old man has been charged with murder after being arrested at the Notting Hill Carnival. Kamar Williams, from the Isle of Dogs, is wanted over the fatal stabbing of 53-year-old Derek Thomas in Stoke Newington.
Quick Police Action Leads to Arrest
Williams was snapped up on Monday, August 26, following a police appeal for information on his whereabouts. The next day, he was charged with murder and possession of a knife. He is due to appear at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, August 28.
Weeks-Long Investigation Uncovers More Clues
The arrest caps a weeks-long probe into Thomas’s death earlier this month. Specialist officers have been supporting the victim’s family during this tough time.
Separately, a 30-year-old woman was also held on August 3 on suspicion of assisting an offender but has since been released on bail as inquiries continue.
Met Police Press On with Murder Investigation
The Metropolitan Police remain focused on delivering justice for Derek Thomas and his family. The murder inquiry is ongoing, with detectives working tirelessly to piece together the full story.
