The weekend saw the largest number of police officers deployed at the event in six years
A man was stabbed on the final night of Notting Hill Carnival, with a total of 373 people arrested over the course of the weekend, police have confirmed.
The man received medical treatment on Monday evening after being stabbed at around 8.10pm at Ladbroke Grove, west London. Police are still investigating the incident, but his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
The 373 arrests made over the course of the weekend is an increase on the 313 made last year, with the number still expected to rise. As of 23.10pm last night, police said 240 arrests had been made on Monday and 133 on Sunday.
A section 60 order to give police increased stop-and-search powers was imposed on the festival on both days in response to “the recent increase in violent crime in the capital”. The Met say 36 offensive weapons were seized by officers, including knives, a metal pole and a taser.
Thirty police officers were also injured “in the line of duty” during the festivities.
Notting Hill Gold Command Dave Musker said: “We would like to thank all those who took to the streets to celebrate everything that the Carnival stands for, in a kind and considerate manner.
“However, Monday night was marred by the news of a non-life threatening stabbing at around 20:10 in Ladbroke Grove. Thankfully this was the only incident of this nature throughout the whole weekend.”
He added: “I am very pleased with the results of the screening arches and the Section 60 order; 36 offensive weapons were taken off the streets by my officers and 373 arrests were made over the course of the weekend, which we expect could rise.
“Although I am happy with how the event ran overall, once again, 30 of my colleagues were injured in the line of duty. Any assault on police is unacceptable.”
The Bank Holiday saw the largest number of police officers deployed at the carnival in six years, around 13,000 over the two days. This year’s festival was also the first time that metal-detecting arches were used to search for weapons.
