A 32-year-old woman is in critical condition after being stabbed at Carnival yesterday. The Metropolitan Police are urgently appealing for anyone with information regarding further potential violence at today’s event to come forward.
The Carnival, traditionally a family-friendly event, was marred by several violent incidents on its first day, including three stabbings. The woman, who was attending the Carnival with her young child, remains in the hospital.
In a statement, DAC Ade Adelekan of the Met Police said, “Yesterday we saw the first day of Carnival marred by unacceptable violence. Three people were stabbed and we only very narrowly avoided a fatality.”
“This was supposed to be ‘family day’—a celebration suitable for all ages. One of those in hospital, a 32-year-old woman whose condition remains critical, was at Carnival with her young child.”
“We are tired of saying the same words every year. We are tired of telling families that their loved ones are seriously injured, or worse. We are tired of seeing crime scenes at Carnival.”
“Carnival is a community event and the vast majority of people come to celebrate, to dance, to enjoy music, and have a fantastic experience.”
“It is the responsibility of all who value this event, who want to see it as the celebration it should be, to speak out and speak up about the violence that continues to overshadow it.”
“Whether it is information about a previous incident now under investigation, or information about someone coming to Carnival today to commit crime, please tell us.”
“If you know anything that could help us, please call the police directly or contact Crimestoppers, anonymously. It is no exaggeration to say that you could save a life by doing so.”
The police are urging anyone with relevant information to contact them via 101 or message @MetCC on X. Alternatively, information can be reported anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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