The heartbroken family of a man who died after being attacked while making his way home from the Notting Hill Carnival have today paid tribute and revealed he was about to marry.
Thomas Jewitt, a ‘caring and kind’ man who worked in affordable housing, was set upon on the Central Line platform at Liverpool Street station and suffered serious head injuries over the bank holiday weekend.
The 32-year-old, who had attended the so-called family day at Notting Hill Carnival, was taken to hospital in a critical condition but died three days later.
His family today expressed their disbelief that he had been ‘taken from us’ earlier this month, releasing a picture of him smiling on holiday.
They had been at his bedside when he passed away, months before he was due to marry.
‘We can’t believe that Tom has been taken from us. Tom was fun-loving, caring and kind. He always looked out for others and made them feel better,’ his family said in a statement.
‘He had a successful career in affordable housing, and a bright future that was taken away from him too soon. He was excited about marrying his fiancée next year.
‘Tom is deeply loved by his family, his many, many friends and his work colleagues. We will draw what strength we can from the wonderful memories we have of Tom.’
British national Jeremiah Maximo, 38, of Barking, was previously charged with grievous bodily harm on September 1 and had been set to appear at Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court.
Following Mr Jewitt’s death, British Transport Police have said they would make an application to amend the charge, with the defendant now expected to appear in court at a later date.
Thomas Jewitt was taken to hospital in a critical condition but died three days later
Thomas was assaulted at Liverpool Street Station (pictured) while making his way home from Notting Hill Carnival
Police rushed to reports of a ‘serious assault’ at Liverpool Street station’s Central Line platform at 10.51pm on Sunday, August 30.
It is thought Tom attended the west London carnival’s ‘family day’ and he had been making his way from the event when he was attacked.
The August Bank Holiday weekend marked the 60th anniversary of Notting Hill Carnival, with between one and two million revellers thought to have attended the event.
BTP Detective Superintendent Sam Blackburn said: ‘First and foremost our thoughts are firmly with the loved ones of the young man who has sadly died. They are being supported by specially trained officers as our investigation continues.
‘We continue to appeal to anyone who saw what happened and has not yet spoken to police to come forward and assist our investigation. Any piece of information could be vital to us.’
In a previous statement, Mr Blackburn said: ‘We know the victim was travelling back from Notting Hill Carnival at the time of the incident.’
