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Five stabbed at Notting Hill Carnival including two 15-year-old boys, as police make 105 arrests

Four arrested for sexual offences, 24 for having an offensive weapon, two for GBH and 74 for drugs

FIVE people, including two 15-year-old boys, were stabbed on the first day of the Notting Hill Carnival.

One 15-year-old was rushed to hospital in a critical condition after being stabbed at 4.25pm on the event's Family Day.

His condition has since improved and a 14-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of GBH.

One man was left fighting for his life after a stabbing at the carnival
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One man was left fighting for his life after a stabbing at the carnivalCredit: SWNS:South West News Service

Just minutes after the first attack a 20-year-old man was stabbed in Portobello Road.

At 5pm two more teenagers - aged 15 and 16 - were stabbed in Ladbroke Grove, police have said their conditions are not life threatening.

The fifth stabbing victim appealed to police officers for help at Kensal Rise tube station. He had suffered a cut to the head.

Three other victims were also taken to hospital
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Three other victims were also taken to hospitalCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
A man is placed in handcuffs by police
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A man is placed in handcuffs by policeCredit: SWNS:South West News Service

Yesterday, thousands of party-goers took to the streets to honour the carnival - an old Caribbean tradition - in a wave of colour and music.

But not all revellers were out for a good time and 105 people were arrested - 13 more than on the first day of last year's carnival.

Four people were arrested for sexual offences, 24 for having an offensive weapon, two for GBH and 74 for drug offences.

Police also seized 150 canisters of nitrous oxide as well as 500 cans of lager being illegally sold from a wheelie bin.

Another woman is put onto a stretcher by the authorities
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Another woman is put onto a stretcher by the authoritiesCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
Thousands of party-goers took to the streets this morning to honour the carnival - an old Caribbean tradition
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Thousands of party-goers took to the streets this morning to honour the carnival - an old Caribbean traditionCredit: Getty Images
The huge crowd on Ladbroke Grove during the Children's Day parade in west London
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The huge crowd on Ladbroke Grove during the Children's Day parade in west LondonCredit: PA:Press Association
A flotilla makes its way down the parade route
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A flotilla makes its way down the parade routeCredit: Getty Images
The festival is celebrating its 52nd anniversary this year
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The festival is celebrating its 52nd anniversary this yearCredit: Getty Images
The force arrested 47 people for a variety of alleged offences during the first day
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The force arrested 47 people for a variety of alleged offences during the first dayCredit: EPA
Over the past week, they also arrested 215 people they believe planned to use the carnival as a cover for violence
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Over the past week, they also arrested 215 people they believe planned to use the carnival as a cover for violenceCredit: Rex Features

This year, police "super-recognisers" are sat inside a CCTV control room seeking out offenders committing crimes and anyone with bail conditions which ought to stop them attending the event.

The force will also be trialling a facial recognition system to help identify wanted offenders, by using cameras which scan the faces of those passing by and flag up potential matches from custody images.

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Over the past week, police have arrested 215 people they believe planned to use the carnival as a cover for violence. More than 200 search warrants were also made.

Superintendent Robyn Williams said: "This weekend is the highlight of the year, not only for the Caribbean community, but also for many visitors from London and the rest of the country.

"The Met has worked hard to ensure that Carnival is a safe and enjoyable weekend for everyone who attends.

Revellers feel the groove next to a sound system
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Revellers feel the groove next to a sound systemCredit: Getty Images
Dancers show the police their moves
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Dancers show the police their movesCredit: Getty Images
A man gazes into the camera after smothering himself in chocolate
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A man gazes into the camera after smothering himself in chocolateCredit: Getty Images
A police officer looks unamused during the Children's Day Parade
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A police officer looks unamused during the Children's Day ParadeCredit: EPA
Another copper is smothered in paint during the festivities
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Another copper is smothered in paint during the festivitiesCredit: London News Pictures
One officer was treated to twerking by two passing women
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 One officer was treated to twerking by two passing womenCredit: Ricki Dewsbury
An adorable performer participates in the children's day parade
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An adorable performer participates in the children's day paradeCredit: Reuters
This not so cute reveller styled himself with horns
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 This not so cute reveller styled himself with hornsCredit: Getty Images
Revellers lie down and inhale from suspicious balloons
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Party-goers lie down and inhale from suspicious balloonsCredit: Getty Images
Police officers stand on duty
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Police officers stand on dutyCredit: EPA

"I would ask all carnival-goers to enjoy this family event and make sure that you follow officers' and stewards' instructions."

Police also asked people to lookout for a missing teenager, who they believe may attend the carnival.

Veronica Sbircea, 15, was last seen around Brixton Road in south London on the afternoon of Thursday July 28.

Veronica, who sometimes goes by the name of Rachel, went missing from Kettering, Northamptonshire, but is originally from London.

She is described as white, 5ft and with long straight black hair and brown eyes.

Lily Allen was also at the Notting Hill Carnival.

The singer was pictured worse for wear after having a boozy afternoon.

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