Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:16pm on 27 Aug 2024,Tuesday International
The Notting Hill Carnival in London saw eight people stabbed and hundreds arrested over the weekend. The Metropolitan Police reported five stabbings on the final day and three the previous day, with three victims in critical condition. Officers made at least 230 arrests, including 49 for weapon possession, and seized three firearms. Despite the violence, the carnival, celebrating British Afro-Caribbean culture, attracted around a million attendees. The Met's Deputy Assistant Commissioner criticized the recurring violence and urged witnesses to report crimes. The event remains a vibrant celebration for most attendees.
