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Notting Hill Carnival News
Monday 31 August 23:17hrs – dogs seized
Officers working to stop potentially dangerous dogs from entering the Notting Hill Carnival have seized a total of 13 suspected pit bull terrier type dogs over the Notting Hill Carnival weekend (six of them today - Monday).
There were no arrests.
Three dogs were seized under animal welfare.
23:00hrs – Latest arrest figure
Since 06:00hrs this morning (Monday) officers have made 139 arrests, compared with 162 last year.
22:49hrs – Carnival concludes
Chief Inspector Jo Edwards, Met. spokesperson for the Notting Hill Carnival, said:
"This bank holiday weekend nearly three quarters of a million people took to the streets to enjoy the Notting Hill Carnival. The overwhelming majority of people came along and had a great time.
"Through our stop and search, use of screening wands and seizures of dangerous dogs we've made it clear that neither the community nor police will tolerate criminals and troublemakers spoiling this event.
"Earlier this evening police worked hard to control small groups of youths who seemed intent on causing trouble, including throwing bottles at officers. Through tracking them on CCTV we've been able to arrest some of them, and stop this from becoming a bigger problem.
"Our operation over the Carnival weekend stretched right across London, making it as hard as possible for criminals to travel about and get to the event. A fast time intelligence operation managed to stop a big group at Victoria station we believe were heading for Carnival to cause disorder.
"Sadly the few incidents of violence that have taken place at the end of tonight shows that some people are still determined to come along to the event not to enjoy it but to break the law and fight with each other.
"We will keep working with all our partners to do all we can to keep this unique event as safe as it can be."
There will be a post-event investigation continuing to track down any outstanding suspects. 22:40hrs - Those detained at Victoria released The thirty-eight people arrested at Victoria mainline station to prevent a breach of the peace were released at 22:00hrs. Those arrested were taken to a south London police station. The time they remained in custody was kept under constant review until the opportunity for them to commit a breach of the peace had passed. Where we identified juveniles we arranged collection by a guardian or responsible adult. 21:00hrs - arrest update Officers have made a total of 193 arrests so far on Sunday and Monday, compared with 227 for the same time during Notting Hill Carnival 2008. Since 06:00 this morning (Monday) we have made 117 arrests, compared with 119 last year. 20:30hrs - Crowd estimate Police estimate approx 500,000 people were in attendance at Notting Hill Carnival today, Monday. 20:00hrs – Arrest update Officers have made a total of 176 arrests so far, compared with 214 for the same time during Notting Hill Carnival 2008. Since 06:00 this morning, Monday 31 August, we have made 100 arrests, compared with 106 last year. 19:20hrs - 40 arrests at Victoria station A total of 40 people have now been arrested at Victoria mainline station. They were arrested in order to prevent a breach of the peace at the Notting Hill Carnival. At 1510hrs today, police contained an initial group of 25 people who we believe had travelled by train from south London. They were stopped based on intelligence to suggest that the group was going to the Carnival to commit disorder. Of that 25 people, two were arrested straight away after police recovered body armour and a knife. The remaining 23 were arrested on a case-by-case basis. As the group were being dealt with at Victoria, more people arrived at the station associated with the initial group. These 15 people were also arrested to prevent a breach of the peace on a case-by-case basis. All 38 people will be taken by bus to a south London police station. They will be held until police are satisfied that there is no longer a risk they will commit disorder at Carnival. The other two arrested are in custody. 18:00hrs - Carnival update Officers have made a total of 133 arrests so far, compared with 186 for the same time during Notting Hill Carnival 2008. Since 06:00hrs this morning, Monday 31 August, we have made 57 arrests, compared with 78 last year. Breakdown of arrests for Monday:
23 - To prevent a Breach of the peace = DOGS: Officers working to stop potentially dangerous dogs from entering the Notting Hill Carnival have so far seized 12 suspected pit bull terrier type dogs at intervention points. No arrests. An additional animal was seized under animal welfare. = VEHICLES: Traffic officers are implementing an intervention scheme using intelligence-led policing and ANPR (Automatic number plate recognition) systems at this year's Notting Hill Carnival. As of 17:00hrs today (Monday) Police have seized a total of 47 vehicles in connection with offences including driving with no insurance or without a licence. 16.00hrs (amended at 19:20hrs) - Two arrests and 23 detained at Victoria At around 15:00hrs today, police stopped a group of 25 people at Victoria mainline station following intelligence about groups travelling to the Notting Hill Carnival to commit crime and disorder. Officers seized ballistic body armour and a knife from the group. Two people have been arrested. The remaining 23 people have been contained at the station in order to prevent what police believe would have been a breach of the peace and disorder later today at Carnival. Officers will now decide on a case-by-case basis if any other individuals should be arrested. An officer has been designated to communicate with the group to fully explain why they have been contained and what police are now doing. 15.00hrs - Notting Hill Carnival Update Latest at 15:00hrs on Monday, officers have made a total of 83 arrests so far, compared with 123 for the same time during Notting Hill Carnival 2008. Since 06:00 this morning, Monday 31 August, we have made seven arrests, compared with 15 last year. 13.35hrs - Notting Hill Carnival Update Traffic officers are implementing an intervention scheme using intelligence-led policing and ANPR systems at this year's Notting Hill Carnival. As of 1230 today (Monday) Police have seized a total of 38 vehicles in connection with offences including driving with no insurance or a license. Officers working to stop potentially dangerous dogs from entering the Notting Hill Carnival have so far seized seven suspected pit bull terrier type dogs at intervention points. An additional animal was seized under animal welfare. 12.10hrs - Notting Hill Carnival arrests Police estimate that in the region of 220,000 people took to the streets of Notting Hill yesterday Sunday 30 August for the annual Notting Hill Carnival. As of 08:30hrs today Monday 31 August there had been 76 arrests compared with 108 at the same time in 2008.
Breakdown of arrests: As of 08:30hrs there were 129 allegations of crime, in comparison to 148 allegations of crime at this time last year Sunday 30th August 22:25hrs - Thousands enjoy Carnival Police estimate that in the region of 220,000 people took to the streets of Notting Hill today (Sunday) for the annual Notting Hill Carnival. Chief Inspector Jo Edwards, Met. spokesperson for this year’s Notting Hill Carnival, said: “Thousands of people came to Notting Hill today to enjoy the unique and vibrant spectacle of Carnival. “Officers will be out working overnight policing the area until the last crowds have left. Tomorrow morning we’ll be back out using the same interventionalist style of policing to keep the popular Bank Holiday Monday as safe as can be.” Stop and search and screening wands at entry points to the event will continue to be used, as a deterrent to those who may try and get weapons into the event. Officers will continue to keep a birds eye view of the event through a network of CCTV cameras. Through using cameras they look out for people who may be causing trouble and direct ground based officers to make arrests. Across London an operation using specialist technology, supported by the Territorial Support Group and CO19 (Specialist Firearms Unit), will run to make it as hard as possible for criminals to travel about the Capital. The aim being to stop the troublemakers before they even reach Notting Hill. As of 20:30hrs on Sunday 30 August there had been 64 arrests compared with 78 at the same time in 2008. Breakdown of arrests: 13 - Possession of drugs 6 - Possession of drugs with intent to supply 1 – Possession with intent to supply class A drug 1 - Possession of class A drug 3 - Offensive weapon 4 - Other 1 - Public order offence - Section 5 (threatening & abusive words or behaviour) 3 - Handling stolen property 4 - Traffic offences 1 - Wanted on warrant 4 - Public order offence - Other 5 - Bail offences 3 - Theft other 3 - Assault 9 - Possession of Class B drugs 1 - Theft burglary 1 - Immigration offence 1 - Robbery 20:35hrs - Carnival Latest Police estimate approx 220,000 people attended Notting Hill Carnival at its peak today. 18:45hrs - Latest arrests made at Carnival 39 arrests made as of 17.15 9 - Possession of drugs 6 - Possession of drugs with intent to supply 2 - Offensive weapon 3 - Other 1 - Public order offence - Section 5 2 - Handling stolen property 2 - Traffic offences 1 - Wanted on warrant 1 - Public order offence - Other 2 - Bail offences 1 - Theft other 2 - Assault 5 - Possession of Class B drugs 1 - Theft burglary 1 - Immigration offence 17:40hrs - Carnival Latest Officers working to stop potentially dangerous dogs from entering the Notting Hill Carnival have so far seized six suspected pit bull terrier type dogs at intervention points. No arrests. 16:14hrs - Latest arrests made at Carnival 21 arrests made as of 15.30
1 - Possession of Class A drugs 4 - Possession with intent to supply 1 - Public order offence 2 - Immigration offences 1 - Offensive weapon, namely two knives 3 - Drugs offence (no further details) 1 - Disqualified driving 15.40hrs - Carnival latest Traffic officers are implementing an intervention scheme using intelligence-led policing and ANPR systems at this year’s Notting Hill Carnival. Police have currently seized 15 vehicles in connection with offences including driving with no insurance or a license. 14.15hrs - Carnival latest Seven arrests made as of 13.30 Sunday.
1 - Possession of Class A drugs Whilst arrests are made by officers working on this year's policing operation for the Notting Hill Carnival they will not all be within the event footprint. 13.45hrs - Arrests made at Carnival Five arrests have been made during the Carnival Policing operation.
[A] 21 y/o man arrested on suspicion of possession of Class A drugs All are currently in custody at various London police stations, except [C] who has been NFA'd. + Please note that whilst the arrests are made by officers working on the policing operation for this year's Carnival; they will not all be within the event footprint. 11.15hrs - Section 60 Authority A section 60 authority has been put in place the Notting Hill Carnival policing operation today. The decision has been made to help keep the event as safe as can be based on current police intelligence and how such intelligence has played out at previous events. 20 August - Arrests made ahead of Carnival EIGHT arrests have been made so far as part of a Met-wide operation to clampdown on troublemakers ahead of this year's Notting Hill Carnival. Since Monday 17 August as a result of executing several search warrants, the team made arrests in Battersea, Ealing, Tottenham and Southwark for possession and supply of class A and B drugs including cannabis, handling stolen goods and breach of an ASBO. More than 60 rocks of crack and a quantity of cannabis were recovered. Three of the arrests took place during an intelligence led stop and search operation in Southwark on Tuesday 18 August. Nearly 150 letters have been delivered across London, warning troublemakers to stay away from this year's Carnival. This is a tactic, which has been used by the Met since 2001. Over 600 letters were delivered prior to the last six Carnivals. DCI Helen Millichap, in charge of Operation Razorback, said: "We're committed to making Notting Hill Carnival as safe as it can be. This operation is all about deterring those intending to go and cause trouble. "We want the thousands of people who go along to Carnival each year to enjoy this unique and vibrant event to the full, so we're asking anyone who may know someone intending to cause trouble to get in touch." Anyone with information that could help police with Operation Razorback should contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Arrests so far:
Monday 17 August:
Tuesday 18 August Three people were also arrested during an intelligence led stop and search operation carried out in Southwark. An 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of handling stolen goods - he was bailed to return to a south London police station. Another 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of theft from a motor vehicle - he was bailed to return to a south London police station. A 20-year-old man was arrested after he was found to be wanted on warrant for robbery. He was taken to the Inner London Crown Court.
Wednesday 19 August ----------- 13 August - Carnival update Let's keep crime out of Carnival is this year's message from the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) as their pre-event operation swings into action. Operation Razorback targets the small minority of criminals and troublemakers, in the run up to the event, which try to ruin Carnival's unique atmosphere. This dedicated team has already started gathering information that will help identify those people and stop them from attending this year's event. Chief Superintendent Mick Johnson, in charge of the Territorial Support Group, said: "Carnival is known for its fun and lively atmosphere - people who come to the event to cause trouble ruin the experience for themselves and everyone else. We'll be taking action against those people. "Operation Razorback has proved its worth by stopping crime at Carnival before it happens and helping us to disrupt those who intend to commit it. You too can get involved in rooting it out by letting us know of anyone planning on criminal activity." Since 2001, the Razorback team has made over 110 arrests. Last year they clocked up 11 and seized drugs, cash, a pit bull type dog, a stolen car, knives and a loaded gun. They also picked up a wealth of intelligence from colleagues across the MPS, British Transport Police (BTP) and City of London Police (CoLP), which allowed them to put together a detailed intelligence picture, useful both for Operation Razorback and beyond. This year at Carnival itself the MPS will continue with policing tactics that work - using stop and search and screening wands to check for concealed weapons and to detect and prevent crime. Officers will also be using automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) technology to stop cars whose owners may be connected to criminal activity. Last year's ANPR team uncovered class A drugs and weapons inside cars stopped. These tactics are designed to stop those with weapons getting into the Carnival area and have been widely supported by carnival-goers. Ch. Supt. Mick Johnson continued: "We're keenly aware that people are concerned about knife and gun crime and that's why we're doing all we can to prevent it both through Operation Razorback and during Carnival itself. We'll also be drawing on the expertise of specialist officers from Trident and Operation Blunt 2 to help us with this. "It's important to remember that crime rates do remain relatively low at Carnival, especially given the thousands of people who attend. Carnival is a fantastic, colourful event that unites the community in celebration - let's work together to make sure it remains that way." Specialist officers from the MPS Central Operations' Public Order Branch have been working with partners for nearly a year supporting planning for the event. Thousands of officers will be on duty during the August weekend to police Carnival 2009. In addition, BTP will be working to make sure revellers can get to and from the celebrations safely on the Tube and rail again this year. Chief Superintendent David Wildbore, from BTP said: "The large majority of people go to enjoy the music and the sights and they agree with us that Carnival is no place for weapons or violence. "BTP will have officers patrolling stations and trains from early in the morning until late at night to make sure carnival-goers and other passengers are safe, and also feel safe, when using the network. Anyone who is aggressive or violent towards other passengers or rail staff will be proactively dealt with. "Officers will also be running Operation Shield which involves metal detection arches that can be very quickly set up and moved from station to station sending a clear message to anyone thinking of bringing a weapon to the event that we could be anywhere and will be making arrests. "People should also remember that alcohol is banned on the Tube and so they can't carry any open containers when travelling." Chris Boothman, lead director of the London Notting Hill Carnival board, said: "The organisers of the Notting Hill Carnival and the wider carnival community support 'Operation Razorback' and will continue to work with the police to ensure carnival revellers and residents enjoy this year's event in safety. "Carnival is a free, fun, family day out that brings hundreds of thousands of people of all communities together from across the capital and beyond. It is an artistic spectacle that can't be matched and the firm message from us and the police is that trouble makers are not welcome." Anyone with any information about people heading to the event to commit crime or cause trouble should call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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