Notting Hill Carnival's 60th year celebrated on family day
The 60th anniversary of Notting Hill Carnival in west London featured large crowds for the parade and family day, but the celebrations were marred by violence and fatalities. Police made 169 arrests before the second day of events, with the Metropolitan Police later reporting more than 500 arrests in total. Two men died following the festivities: one who entered a canal during a police chase and a 32-year-old man who died after being assaulted on a Tube platform at Liverpool Street station.
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- ✓ The Notting Hill Carnival celebrated its 60th anniversary in west London.
- ✓ Police made 169 arrests prior to the second day of the carnival.
- ✓ The Metropolitan Police made more than 500 arrests during the event.
- ✓ A man died after entering a canal during a police chase.
What changed
Reports emerged of two separate fatalities and a total arrest count exceeding 500.
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Notting Hill Carnival marks 60th anniversary with deaths and mass arrests
The 60th anniversary of Notting Hill Carnival in west London featured large crowds for the parade and family day, but the celebrations were marred by violence and fatalities. Police made 169 arrests before the second day of events, with the Metropolitan Police later reporting more than 500 arrests in total. Two men died following the festivities: one who entered a canal during a police chase and a 32-year-old man who died after being assaulted on a Tube platform at Liverpool Street station.
Why it matters
The carnival is a major celebration of British Afro-Caribbean culture featuring sound systems, colorful costumes, and J’ouvert opening ceremonies. This year's milestone 60th anniversary attracted thousands of attendees.
What is confirmed
- The Notting Hill Carnival celebrated its 60th anniversary in west London.
- Police made 169 arrests prior to the second day of the carnival.
- The Metropolitan Police made more than 500 arrests during the event.
- A man died after entering a canal during a police chase.
- A 32-year-old man died after being assaulted on the Central Line platform at Liverpool Street station.
Still unconfirmed
- Jeremiah Maximo, 38, was charged with grievous bodily harm in connection with the assault at Liverpool Street station.
- The victim of the Tube station assault had attended the carnival's family day.
- Alesha Dixon danced with garage and jungle stars over the bank holiday weekend.
What to watch next
- Court proceedings for Jeremiah Maximo at Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court
- Official police reports on the cause of the canal death
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- MusicRadar — “I was playing a reggae cover of The Beatles' song This Boy and King Charles was really interested in it – I had to relax and answer his questions”: We speak to the DJs behind the legendary sound systems of London's Notting Hill Carnival
- Sky News — Notting Hill Carnival 'overwhelmingly positive' despite 169 arrests
- The Independent — Police ready for Notting Hill Carnival day two after making 169 arrests
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- London Evening Standard — Notting Hill Carnival 'overwhelmingly positive and celebratory' despite 169 arrests
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