The Notting Hill Carnival is facing a review of its management and policing strategies after yet another violent incident during the bank holiday weekend. The Metropolitan Police has confirmed that two men are in hospital following a series of stabbings, with one in critical condition. The police have expressed their dismay and anger at the level of violence witnessed last night.
Monday nights at the carnival have become notorious for incidents of violence as the partying continues past its designated end time. It is also a flashpoint for rival gangs and unresolved disputes. Eight separate stabbing incidents occurred within the carnival's perimeter, including one in which a man is still critically ill in the hospital.
Images obtained from within the carnival itself revealed escalating violence as the evening progressed. People were seen fighting, scuffling, and being arrested. A 19-year-old man who was seriously injured in a stabbing incident had to be carried away on a stretcher surrounded by police officers and paramedics.
Senior officers have stated that they will review the carnival's policing operation and consider potential changes for future years. Comparisons have been drawn to other events like Glastonbury, where crime rates are similar but not as violent.
There are concerns about the effectiveness of the current strategies to prevent such incidents. Suggestions have been made to extend the carnival's
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