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Maida Vale deaths: Yasmin Chkaifi had 'big, caring heart' Maida Vale deaths: Yasmin Chkaifi was 'clever, kind and witty'
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Yasmin Chkaifi's family said her death was preventableYasmin Chkaifi's family said her death was preventable
A woman killed in the street by her stalker ex-husband had a "big, caring heart" and would still be alive if police had done more, her family says. The husband of a woman stabbed to death in the street by her violent ex-partner has said he is "so grateful" for the time he had with her.
Yasmin Chkaifi, 43, died when she was stabbed by Leon McCaskie, 41, who was killed by a car during the attack in Maida Vale, west London, last Monday. Yasmin Chkaifi was killed by Leon McCaskie in Maida Vale, west London, on 24 January, weeks after a warrant was issued for his arrest.
The driver of the car was released without charge by police on Tuesday. Joseph Salmon told the BBC his wife was "smart, clever and witty".
The police watchdog is investigating after a warrant for McCaskie's arrest was issued weeks before the stabbing. Other members of her family said she had a "big, caring heart" and would still be alive if police had done more.
The police watchdog is investigating the case.
McCaskie was hit by this car whilst stabbing Ms Chkaifi to deathMcCaskie was hit by this car whilst stabbing Ms Chkaifi to death
The warrant, saying he should be held without bail, was issued on 4 January after he failed to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court in relation to an alleged stalking protection order breach. The warrant, saying McCaskie should be held without bail, was issued on 4 January after he failed to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court in relation to an alleged stalking protection order breach.
Her cousin Azhar Elfaddi revealed Ms Chkaifi, who was affectionately known by her middle name Wafaa, would do anything for her children who were her "best friends". He was hit by a passing car as he attacked his former wife and also died at the scene. The driver of the car was released without charge on Tuesday.
She said: "She was probably the smartest and wisest woman I knew. Paying tribute to his wife, Mr Salmon said: "I'm grateful for the chance to talk to her, marry her, be happy with her, and fall in love with her."
"She was just a simple, loving, amazing woman. I've never seen anyone compare to her, her parenting, as a person, her heart. He added that both he and his family were "at a loss" and "heartbroken".
"I just think domestic abuse is a very bad problem and, if there's no education about it from very young, if things aren't sorted, if men can't keep their hands to themselves, I don't know what we're going to do," he said.
Azhar Elfaddi, Ms Chkaifi's cousin and best friend, said: "She was probably the smartest and wisest woman I knew. She was just a simple, loving, amazing woman. I've never seen anyone compare to her, her parenting, as a person, her heart.
"She was always forgiving, she never really liked to speak bad about people.""She was always forgiving, she never really liked to speak bad about people."
Azhar Elfaddi says her cousin never complainedAzhar Elfaddi says her cousin never complained
Another cousin Inass Elfaddi described it as "sad that no one did anything about it" and has many questions for police. Another cousin, Inass Elfaddi, said it was "sad that no one did anything about it" and she had many questions for police.
She said: "It could have easily been prevented.She said: "It could have easily been prevented.
"I think I would asked why her case wasn't a priority, why [McCaskie's] warrant wasn't a priority, why his criminal record wasn't enough for him to be searched for as you did have a warrant? "I think I would asked why her case wasn't a priority, why [McCaskie's] warrant wasn't a priority, why his criminal record wasn't enough for him to be searched for, as you did have a warrant?
"Obviously they didn't see him as a threat that they needed to." "Obviously they didn't see him as a threat."
Her husband Joseph Salmon described himself and the family as being "at a loss" and "heartbroken". The Met Police said it was unable to comment because the case had been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).
Ms Chkaifi married Joseph Salmon two years ago The force previously confirmed the stalking order had been obtained against McCaskie, who also used the surname McCaskre, but not whether he had been arrested in relation to the alleged breach.
He said: "She's smart, she's clever and she's witty. Follow BBC London on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Send your story ideas to hellobbclondon@bbc.co.uk
"I'm so grateful that I did have a chance to talk to her, marry her, be happy with her, and fall in love with her."
On the issue of some men's treatment of women, he said: "I just think domestic abuse is a very bad problem and, if there's no education about it from very young, if things aren't sorted, if men can't keep their hands to themselves, I don't know what we're going to do.
The Met Police said it was unable to comment because the case has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).
The force previously confirmed the stalking order had been obtained against McCaskie but not whether he had been arrested in relation to the alleged breach.