A teenager who unleashed a savage zombie knife attack at Notting Hill Carnival has been found guilty of attempted murder.
Rumarni Tuitt, 19, from Walthamstow, was convicted at the Old Bailey on Thursday, 8 May, after stabbing a stranger multiple times during the packed event on 26 August 2024.
Armed with a 10-inch zombie knife, Tuitt launched a brutal assault in Canal Way, just off Ladbroke Grove, after a heated argument. Police officers patrolling the carnival spotted him drawing the huge blade from his waistband before violently lunging at a group of revellers.
A 19-year-old man, who had no prior connection to Tuitt, suffered at least five stab wounds, including life-threatening injuries to his abdomen that required emergency surgery.
Police moved swiftly, arresting Tuitt on the spot and delivering lifesaving first aid until paramedics arrived. The blood-stained zombie knife was recovered at the scene.
Acting Detective Inspector Sophie McLoughlin, who led the investigation, said:
This was a savage and senseless attack. The victim was very lucky to survive his injuries. Thanks to the quick-thinking officers and emergency medics, we are not dealing with a murder case.
Tuitt was charged with attempted murder and possession of a bladed article on 29 August 2024. He was immediately remanded into custody and will be sentenced on Friday, 27 June.
Carnival-goers, numbering in their hundreds of thousands, were left shocked by the violence at what should have been a celebration of music and community spirit.
Police confirmed Tuitt’s motive remains unknown.
