Notting Hill Carnival praised by police as 'positive and celebratory' despite RECORD 560 arrests
The Metropolitan Police detained a record-breaking 560 individuals during the two-day Notting Hill Carnival celebrations over the bank holiday weekend.
TL;DR
- Metropolitan Police made a record 560 arrests over the two-day Notting Hill Carnival.
- A man died after entering a canal while being pursued by officers.
- 62 weapons, including a handgun, were seized during the event.
- Live facial recognition technology led to 48 detentions, including 43 registered sex offenders.
- Serious violence at the event has noticeably diminished for the second consecutive year.
- The 60th anniversary of the Caribbean culture celebration was marked.