Dozens arrested and weapons seized ahead of Notting Hill Carnival
Published: 8/22/2025

Dozens of arrests and weapons seized ahead of Notting Hill Carnival, with 100 people arrested and 21 recalled to prison. The Metropolitan Police aims to deter those posing risks to public safety at the event. Live Facial Recognition technology will be used to enhance security measures at the carnival, along with screening arches and stop-and-search powers to prevent violence.