The Notting Hill Carnival is seen as a chance to commit crime, a senior Scotland Yard officer has admitted.
Commander Charmain Brenyah, the Met’s spokesman for the carnival, made the admission as the Met prepares to deploy 7,000 officers to keep the peace.
Eight people were stabbed, police officers were assaulted and 275 arrests were made during the event in 2023, prompting politicians to call for changes.
Notting Hill Carnival. One weekend.
12,500 police officer shifts. 8 stabbings. 275 arrests for weapons, assaults, drugs and sexual offences. Police officer hospitalised after being bitten.
How much does this this crime-fest cost the taxpayer every year?
It should be banned. pic.twitter.com/865TgLIgN3— Britain First (@BFirstParty) August 29, 2023
Police officer stands idly by while Notting Hill Carnival attendee dressed in fish net tights and underwear twerks against his body.
— Oli London (@OliLondonTV) August 30, 2023
