Police have made 90 arrests across the carnival so far
By Jonathan Rose| Summer Raemason
A MUM, 32, is still fighting for her life after being brutally knifed at Notting Hill Carnival while there with her young child.
Two other men were injured after three stabbings were heinously carried out at the west London event yesterday evening.
The victim remains in hospital in life-threatening condition today Credit: Getty
Cops seized a knife as they searched a man yesterday Credit: Story Picture Agency
A 32-year-old woman was rushed to hospital, where she remains in a life-threatening condition this morning, the force said.
It is understood she had been attending the “family day” with her young child as the horror unfolded.
A 29-year-old man is also in hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Cops are waiting for an update on the condition of a 24-year-old man.
Cops said a section 60 order had been issued on Sunday night to increase officers’ power to stop and search.
In an update from the force, a Met Police spokesperson said: “A 32-year-old woman who was stabbed at Carnival yesterday remains in a critical condition in hospital.
“We are appealing for anyone with information about further violence that may take place today to come forward.”
DAC Ade Adelekan added: “Yesterday we saw the first day of Carnival marred by unacceptable violence. Three people were stabbed and we only very narrowly avoided a fatality.
“This was supposed to be ‘family day’ – a celebration suitable for all ages. One of those in hospital, a 32-year-old woman whose condition remains critical, was at Carnival with her young child.
“We are tired of saying the same words every year. We are tired of telling families that their loved ones are seriously injured, or worse. We are tired of seeing crime scenes at Carnival.
“Carnival is a community event and the vast majority of people come to celebrate, to dance, to enjoy music and have a fantastic experience.
“It is the responsibility of all who value this event, who want to see it as the celebration it should be, to speak out and speak up about the violence that continues to overshadow it.
“Whether it is information about a previous incident now under investigation, or information about someone coming to Carnival today to commit crime, please tell us.
“If you know anything that could help us, please call the police directly or contact Crimestoppers, anonymously. It is no exaggeration to say that you could save a life by doing so.
Notting Hill Carnival offences
90 arrests have been made so far, for the following offences:
10 x assaults on an emergency worker
18 x possession of an offensive weapon
4 x sexual offences
8 x possession of class A drugs
4 x possession of nitrous oxide
1 x theft from a person
8 x other offences
8 x possession with intent to supply drugs
6 x assault
4 x robbery
13 x possession of class B drugs
5 x possession drugs (other)
1 x public order offence
“Anyone with information is urged to call police on 101, to message @MetCC on X or to call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800555111.”
Police have made 90 arrests across the carnival so far including 18 for possession of an offensive weapon.
15 officers have been assaulted, but none have sustained serious injuries.
A Met Police spokesman said: “Hundreds of thousands of people came to Notting Hill Carnival today to enjoy a fantastic celebration.
“Our officers have been on duty working to keep them safe as part of a very carefully planned policing operation.
“Regrettably, a minority came to commit crime and engage in violence.”
The carnival is Europe’s biggest street party and is billed by organisers as “the greatest community-led event on the planet”.
Around a million people are expected to attend over the bank holiday weekend, with about 7,000 officers on duty across the celebrations.
The police said the order also gives officers the power to demand the removal of face coverings being used to conceal a person’s identity and anyone refusing can be arrested.
Earlier on Sunday, the streets of west London came alive with colour, costumes, dancing and music and thousands of revellers enjoyed the celebrations.
During Sunday’s Children and Families’ Day youngsters were dancing in the streets along the parade route wearing bright and intricate costumes.
The annual celebration of Caribbean heritage, arts and culture has been running for more than 50 years.
The main parade is held on Monday, described by organisers as the climax of the carnival with “party vibes”.
A man is detained in handcuffs and taken away by police at Queensway station Credit: i-Images
The carnival is Europe’s biggest street party Credit: PA
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