August 26th 2024.
Over the course of Sunday and Monday, law enforcement officials have made a total of 249 arrests. Among those detained is a man who was wanted for attempted murder in Hackney back in July. He was apprehended on the final day of the Notting Hill Carnival, which has been taking place over the weekend.
As of 7pm today, a total of 145 individuals have been taken into custody at the Carnival. This brings the overall number of arrests over the two-day period to 249, which is due in part to the introduction of a Section 60 order by the Metropolitan Police. This order grants officers additional search powers to maintain safety and order at the event.
The Carnival celebrations are still ongoing in west London, but the number of arrests so far is actually lower compared to previous years. This comes after a heavy police presence was seen at the festival, following a stabbing incident on Sunday. In fact, there are approximately 7,000 police officers on duty at the Carnival to ensure the safety of all attendees.
Among the officers is a mother who was brutally attacked during the "family day" of the Carnival, which she had attended with her young child. In addition to the arrests, police have also confiscated 41 weapons (excluding firearms) on Monday alone. Two individuals who were believed to be heading to the Carnival were stopped and arrested in Harrow, and a gun was seized from their vehicle.
The Metropolitan Police have released a statement regarding these incidents, stating that "earlier today, officers were able to stop a car in Harrow, believed to be en route to Carnival, where a firearm was seized and two people were arrested." So far, the breakdown of offences for Monday's arrests include possession of an offensive weapon (40), sexual offences (4), other violence (6), vehicle crime (2), possession with intent to supply drugs (7), possession of class A drugs (6), possession of class B drugs (29), possession of nitrous oxide (3), assault on an emergency worker (16), violence with injury (3), possession of a firearm (1), harassment (1), theft from a person (1), public order offences (4), other theft offences (2), and other offences (14).
Later in the afternoon, officers conducted a search at one of the entry points to the Carnival and were able to seize another firearm. In a successful stop, law enforcement officials were also able to arrest a man who was wanted for attempted murder in Hackney back in July, after spotting him at the Carnival.
It is estimated that around one million people have attended the Notting Hill Carnival over the course of the two-day event. This street party has been a long-standing tradition in the UK since the 1960s and is free for all to attend. The celebration culminates in a large parade on the second day, making it a highly anticipated event.
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