Police Believe Woman Stabbed at Notting Hill Carnival Was Caught in Group Fight

Police believe woman stabbed at Notting Hill Carnival was caught in a group fight. Learn more about the ongoing investigation

Three Men Arrested After Woman Stabbed at Notting Hill Carnival

 

Three men have been arrested in connection with the stabbing of a woman at the Notting Hill Carnival, with police suspecting that the victim may have been inadvertently caught in a violent altercation between two groups of men. The incident occurred shortly before 6 p.m. on Sunday, leaving the 32-year-old woman in a life-threatening condition in the hospital.

 

The Metropolitan Police confirmed that a 20-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and violent disorder, while a 24-year-old man and a 22-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of violent disorder. All three men were apprehended at separate addresses in Hammersmith and Fulham on Tuesday morning and remain in custody as the investigation continues.

 

Commander Charmain Brenyah described the arrests as a "significant step" in the ongoing investigation and expressed her deep concern for the victim. "Our thoughts are with her and her loved ones as she fights for her life after being caught up in the most awful violence," Brenyah said.

 

The incident was part of a larger wave of violence during the carnival, with five additional people stabbed and 230 arrests made on Monday, the final day of the event. The Metropolitan Police commended the swift actions of officers and police medics who provided emergency medical treatment to the victim and worked quickly to secure the scene.

 

Commander Brenyah emphasized that investigations into the other violent incidents over the carnival weekend are also ongoing.

 

The Notting Hill Carnival, one of Europe's largest street festivals, saw heightened security measures this year due to concerns about public safety. Despite this, the event was marred by numerous violent episodes.