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Police officers stand together at Notting Hill Carnival on Aug. 25, 2024 in London , United Kingdom. Sunday is known to be family-friendly.
"We only very narrowly avoided a fatality," Deputy Assistant Commissioner Ade Adelekan said in a statement police shared on social media. Eight people were charged with what police described as "sexual offences," with at least one report indicating several people were raped at the event. "This kind of chaos isn’t 'festival fun'—it’s a sign of serious problems," another person wrote on X. "Time to question who’s letting this madness happen and why. Keep your eyes open and stand up for your culture."
Plus, ahead of the festivities, London Ambulance Service advised the public to call them if anyone needed medical attention.
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