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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Rosie Shead

Police ready for Notting Hill Carnival day two after making 169 arrests

Officers are gearing up for the second day of Notting Hill Carnival following 169 arrests on Sunday, though they characterised the overall mood as "overwhelmingly positive and celebratory".

The Metropolitan Police confirmed that by 7.45pm on Sunday evening, people had been detained for alleged crimes such as drug possession, carrying weapons, assaults and sexual offences.

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