Hundreds arrested and weapons seized at Notting Hill Carnival

Over 600 arrested during London's Notting Hill Carnival, police say

Police say 68 weapons were seized during the two-day event, while one person died after entering a canal following a chase involving officers.

Hundreds arrested, dozens of weapons seized at London’s Notting Hill Carnival

Offenses include drug possession and supply, assaults, weapons possession, sexual offenses and public order violations, say Metropolitan Police

Notting Hill Carnival ends in one death and 560 arrests – expected to rise

Police said the annual celebration went off 'largely without incident' despite hundreds of arrests in the capital.

Hundreds arrested and weapons seized at Notting Hill Carnival

The Metropolitan Police said "serious violence" was markedly lower for a second year running, but stop and search did lead to dozens of weapons being seized – including a handgun.

Man dies near Notting Hill Carnival after entering canal

The man was taken to hospital by ambulance and was pronounced dead a short time later, police have said.

Man dies after entering canal as Notting Hill Carnival ends with 560 arrests

The man, aged in his 20s, was pulled from the water after being pursued by police, while officers said the weekend had passed ‘largely without incident’ despite hundreds of arrests