Man charged with fatal stabbing of London bus driver
Suspect arrested at carnival for bus driver's stabbing in Stoke Newington
Authorities have charged a man with the alleged stabbing murder of a London bus driver after his apprehension at Notting Hill Carnival over the weekend. Previously, detectives had sought Kamar Williams in connection with the fatal stabbing of 53-year-old bus driver Derek Thomas in Stoke Newington. They initially believed Williams had fled over 230 miles from London to Devon or Cornwall.
Police arrested the 33-year-old from the Isle of Dogs on Monday, August 26 after spotting him at the carnival. On Tuesday, August 27, he was charged with both murder and possession of a knife.
Williams is scheduled to appear in custody at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, August 28. Derek Thomas’s family has been notified and is receiving support from specialist officers. Additionally, authorities arrested a 30-year-old woman on Saturday, August 3 on suspicion of assisting an offender. She was later released on bail.
Derek Thomas 53 a Bus driver was murdered by Kamar Williams 33 who then went on to party at the Notting Hill carnival where he was later arrested whilst in possession of a knife.
Rest in peace Derek. pic.twitter.com/8ZTM1yXQvK
— MasterDeBater🇬🇧 (@Masterdebater27) August 27, 2024
A police spokesperson confirmed today that there were 349 arrests over the weekend – 102 on Sunday and 247 on Monday during the carnival. Offences ranged from possession of offensive weapons to harassment.
What Other Media Are Saying
- Express.co.uk reports that Kamar Williams, the suspect in the murder of bus driver Derek Thomas, was arrested at the Notting Hill Carnival after being spotted by police, and has since been charged with murder.(read more)
- Standard presents a detailed report of Kamar Williams’s arrest and charge with murdering a bus driver in Hackney after being spotted at Notting Hill Carnival.(read more)
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions asked about this news
Who was charged with the murder of the London bus driver?
Kamar Williams was charged with the murder.
Where was Kamar Williams arrested?
He was arrested at Notting Hill Carnival.
When will Kamar Williams appear in court?
He will appear in court on Wednesday, August 28.
How many arrests were made at Notting Hill Carnival?
There were 349 arrests over the weekend.
What charges does Kamar Williams face?
He faces charges of murder and possession of a knife.
