Thursday 22 October 2015

Local residents call for urgent changes to Notting Hill Carnival

The London Evening Standard reports that residents of Notting Hill have demanded drastic changes to the carnival after a “terrifying” surge in crime at this year’s parade. More than 100 people attended a public meeting to put their concerns to police, council chiefs and organisers. Eleven people were stabbed at the August bank holiday event and 407 arrests were made — the highest number in a decade. More than 40 blades were seized. Met Commissioner Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe warned last month  that budget cuts mean Scotland Yard will not be able to guarantee the safety of revellers at next year’s parade. Policing the iconic event cost £6.5 million in 2015.

Image: David Sedlecký

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