Police officers and Met chief express concerns over Notting Hill Carnival

Police have again raised concerns about the size of the crowds that attend Notting Hill Carnival, amid questions over whether organisers can secure funding for more stewards (Lucy North/PA) - (PA Archive)

Concerns about Notting Hill Carnival have been raised by both a police officers’ group and Met Police boss Sir Mark Rowley, with questions over safety and whether organisers can secure funding for extra stewards in time.

Deputy general secretary of the Metropolitan Police Federation Simon Hill said none of the frontline officers he speaks to look forward to working at the event, amid concerns there could be a deadly crush due to the size of the crowds that the carnival attracts.