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Notting Hill Battening Down Hatches as Major Security Plans Launched with Millions Set to Pile into West London
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TL;DR
- Notting Hill is increasing security for the upcoming carnival, anticipating millions of attendees.
- New measures include live facial recognition, number plate recognition, proactive arrests of gang members, prevention orders, weapon sweeps, and knife arches.
- A record 3,000 stewards will be deployed, double the usual number.
- City Hall provided an additional £4.6 million in funding for safety and crowd control.
- Specialist CCTV cameras, improved signage, and an expanded control room are also being installed.
- Over 100 roads will be blocked, with restrictions around Notting Hill Gate for the first time.
- The US Embassy has warned Americans to be vigilant due to the prospect of increased crime, advising avoidance of afternoon/evening portions and large crowds.
- Last year's carnival saw 528 arrests and 55 police officers assaulted.
- The event celebrates its 60th anniversary this year.