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Notting Hill Carnival: Record number of police officers | Notting Hill Carnival: Record number of police officers |
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The second day of the Notting Hill Carnival is under way with record numbers of police officers on duty. | The second day of the Notting Hill Carnival is under way with record numbers of police officers on duty. |
More than 6,500 police officers were to take to the streets in an effort to prevent trouble in the wake of riots in London earlier this month. | More than 6,500 police officers were to take to the streets in an effort to prevent trouble in the wake of riots in London earlier this month. |
More than a million people are expected to attend the two-day event. | |
By 08:00 BST on Monday, 88 people had been arrested at the carnival, thought to be Europe's biggest street festival, which is due to finish at 19:00 BST. | |
The festivities will draw to a close 90 minutes earlier than last year. | |
The carnival got off to a peaceful start on Kids' Day on Sunday, with more than 5,500 officers on duty. | |
The arrests were for a variety of offences including drugs possession, public order, theft, criminal damage, robbery and assault, the Metropolitan Police (Met) said. | The arrests were for a variety of offences including drugs possession, public order, theft, criminal damage, robbery and assault, the Metropolitan Police (Met) said. |
Some roads and Tube stations have been closed for the carnival and Transport for London has issued a guide with full details. | Some roads and Tube stations have been closed for the carnival and Transport for London has issued a guide with full details. |
'True spirit' | 'True spirit' |
Met Commander Steve Rodhouse said: "Through effective stop and search we believe we have deterred and prevented trouble from taking place. | Met Commander Steve Rodhouse said: "Through effective stop and search we believe we have deterred and prevented trouble from taking place. |
"We will make sure that our officers are out stopping the right people so everyone else can take part and join in the fun." | "We will make sure that our officers are out stopping the right people so everyone else can take part and join in the fun." |
Elsewhere in London there are more than 4,000 additional officers "as well as the thousands who are normally on duty", Mr Rodhouse said. | |
London Mayor Boris Johnson has issued a rallying call to "let the true spirit of London shine through", hoping the carnival will help heal wounds left by the riots. | London Mayor Boris Johnson has issued a rallying call to "let the true spirit of London shine through", hoping the carnival will help heal wounds left by the riots. |
"It's right that carnival goes ahead so we can show the world that the overwhelming majority of London's people are decent, law-abiding citizens who respect the law, love their city and want to celebrate our vibrant, diverse and historical culture," he said. | "It's right that carnival goes ahead so we can show the world that the overwhelming majority of London's people are decent, law-abiding citizens who respect the law, love their city and want to celebrate our vibrant, diverse and historical culture," he said. |
In both 2009 and 2010, there were more than 200 arrests across the two days. | In both 2009 and 2010, there were more than 200 arrests across the two days. |
Are you attending the carnival? We'd like to see your pictures, you can send them to us using the instructions below. | Are you attending the carnival? We'd like to see your pictures, you can send them to us using the instructions below. |
Send your pictures and videos to yourpics@bbc.co.uk or text them to 61124 (UK) or +44 7624 800 100 (International). If you have a large file you can upload here. | Send your pictures and videos to yourpics@bbc.co.uk or text them to 61124 (UK) or +44 7624 800 100 (International). If you have a large file you can upload here. |
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