Teen guilty of using zombie knife to attack stranger at Notting Hill Carnival
A teenager has been found guilty of attempted murder after stabbing a complete stranger at Notting Hill Carnival.
Rumarni Tuitt attacked his victim shortly before 8pm on August 26 last year.
The 19-year-old was seen verbally arguing with someone in the crowd before taking a huge zombie knife from his waistband and thrusting it towards the people in front of him.
His victim, also aged 19, was stabbed at least five times by the 10-inch blade, causing life-threatening injuries.
Tuitt had never met his victim before, and a motive for the attack has never been established.
Police immediately intervened and arrested Tuitt at the scene, providing medical treatment to the victim until paramedics were able to reach him.
Tuitt, of Sutherland Road, Walthamstow, stood trial at the Old Bailey and earlier today was found guilty of attempted murder and possession of a bladed article.
Acting Detective Inspector Sophie McLoughlin from the Metropolitan Police said: 'This was a savage and senseless attack. The victim was very lucky to survive his injuries.
'Hundreds of thousands of people, including the victim in this case, go to Carnival to have a good time and enjoy the music and entertainment.
'Those who would choose to turn up armed with a 10-inch zombie knife clearly have no such intentions. More Trending
'It is thanks to the vigilance of officers on duty that day and the hard work of my team in the months since that we were able to build the case that saw Tuitt convicted at court.
'It is also thanks to officers' immediate medical intervention at the scene, as well as the specialist further care by paramedics, that we're talking about a conviction for attempted murder and not worse.
'I hope the victim can now move forward and begin to put this experience behind him.'
Tuitt has been remanded in custody and will be sentenced at the Old Bailey on June 27.
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