Detectives have arrested three men in connection with the stabbing of a 32-year-old woman at the Notting Hill Carnival.
The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon, drawing significant attention as the carnival is one of London’s most prominent cultural events.
Among those arrested is a 20-year-old man, who is currently being held on suspicion of attempted murder and violent disorder. In addition, a 24-year-old man and a 22-year-old man were also arrested, both on suspicion of violent disorder. The arrests took place on Tuesday morning at separate addresses in the Hammersmith and Fulham area.
All three suspects remain in custody as the investigation continues. Authorities are working to piece together the events leading up to the stabbing and are appealing to the public for any information that could assist in the case.
Commander Charmain Brenyah, the Met’s spokesperson for Notting Hill Carnival, said: “Our thoughts, first and foremost, are with the woman who is fighting for her life in hospital and with her loved ones. She came to Carnival to have fun, with her young child, and was caught up in the most awful violence.
“These arrests are a significant step in the investigation. They are the result of a determined effort by detectives who have worked around the clock to identify, locate and arrest these suspects. We should not underestimate how much more difficult those vital early stages of an investigation are when they take place in the context of a busy, crowded event like Carnival.
“I’d also like to acknowledge the incredible work of the officers, including police medics, who arrived so quickly – delivering emergency medical treatment and securing the scene to preserve vital evidence.
“Our investigations into the other incidents over the weekend continue.”
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