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Woman stabbed at London Notting Hill Carnival in life-threatening condition

  • London police said there had been 3 stabbings, while 15 officers were assaulted and 90 arrests had been made

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Revellers at the Notting Hill Carnival, in London on Sunday. Photo: Reuters
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A 32-year-old woman is in a life-threatening condition in hospital after being stabbed at the Notting Hill Carnival, London’s Metropolitan Police said on Sunday.

The force said it was aware of three stabbings at the annual west London celebrations, with a 29-year-old man in hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, and a 24-year-old man also stabbed whose condition had yet to be confirmed.

Fifteen officers were assaulted, although none were seriously injured, and 90 arrests had been made on Sunday, police said.

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A force spokesman said: “Hundreds of thousands of people came to Notting Hill Carnival today to enjoy a fantastic celebration.

The Children’s Day Parade, part of the Notting Hill Carnival celebration in London on Sunday. Photo: PA via AP
The Children’s Day Parade, part of the Notting Hill Carnival celebration in London on Sunday. Photo: PA via AP

“Our officers have been on duty working to keep them safe as part of a very carefully planned policing operation.

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“Regrettably, a minority came to commit crime and engage in violence.”

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