US EditionNotting Hill Carnival: Less serious violence this year, says Met Police
Metropolitan Police used live facial recognition and stop-and-search powers to arrest 423 individuals, reducing serious violence compared to previous years, police said.
- The 2025 Notting Hill Carnival in west London concluded today with over 400 arrests amid large crowds and community celebrations.
- The increase in arrests resulted from an active police operation that employed advanced identification technology, security checkpoints with weapon detectors, and stop-and-frisk measures to apprehend dangerous individuals.
- The two-day event featured performances, vibrant parades representing Caribbean, African, and Brazilian diasporas, warm weather, and thousands of attendees lining the streets.
- Police reported a total of 423 arrests, including 46 related to offensive weapons, and two stabbing incidents that did not result in life-threatening injuries. They noted a decline in the level of serious violence compared to previous years.
- Authorities credited arrests with preventing serious violence seen in previous years and acknowledged organisers’ efforts to reject conflict and promote a safer carnival experience.
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The Independent (US)More than 500 people were arrested at Notting Hill Carnival
The Met said 61 were detained after the use of live facial recognition. More than 500 people were arrested over the two days of the Notting Hill Carnival, including 61 after the use of live facial recognition. The number is up from 349 last year when the event also saw the murders of 32-year-old mother Cher Maximen and chef Mussie Imnetu. This year police said there was a reduction in serious violence, with four stabbings, none of which resulted…
The police take stock of the Notting Hill Carnival: two stabbings and 423 arrests took place at the largest outdoor Caribbean party in Europe. Organisers are satisfied.
Police report 'less serious violence' at Notting Hill Carnival this year
Police arrested more than 420 people at Notting Hill Carnival this year but say there was “less serious violence” than other years. The Met Police said there have so far been 423 arrests over the two-day event which concludes today, including 46 for possession of an offensive weapon.It also reported two stabbings, neither of which resulted in life-threatening injuries.Thousands of people lined the route in warm conditions, as the mercury soared …
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