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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rebecca Whittaker

Damning safety report raises fears about popular London carnival

  • The Notting Hill Carnival is facing potential safety risks due to dangerous crowd density, according to a London Assembly report.
  • The Metropolitan Police raised concerns about a possible "mass casualty event", citing instances of unsafe crowding at the 2024 carnival.
  • While crime at the festival is a concern, crowd density is the biggest worry for authorities.
  • The 2024 carnival saw a fatal stabbing and other violent incidents, prompting calls for a safety review.
  • London Mayor Sadiq Khan and Notting Hill Carnival Ltd are working together to improve safety measures for future carnivals.

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Notting Hill Carnival at risk of ‘mass casualty event’ due to crowd control problems

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