Notting Hill Carnival has attracted hundreds of thousands of people today, who turned out for the 45th celebration of Europe’s biggest street party.
Arrests have been relatively low so far, with police saying 76 were made by this morning, compared with 108 for the same time last year.
It is estimated 220,000 turned out for the event yesterday, and more than treble that is expected today. Partygoer’s enjoyed 3.5 miles of celebrations in west London, which included music, food and dancing.
The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) on behalf of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea said a surprise appearance by Miss Dynamite at the carnival had to be cancelled today because of crowd safety fears.
The statement read: 'The multiple award-winning performer was set to take the stage at Powis Square this afternoon. Unfortunately, event regulators only received notice of the appearance hours before the event.
'It's great that carnival can attract top talent,' said a council spokesman. 'But we need more time to make sure that such an event can pass off safely. Miss Dynamite has a huge following; her appearance would draw many spectators to an already highly congested part of the Carnival area.'
Police said there had been 25 arrests for possession of drugs and eight for assault since the beginning of the festival. A section 60 order is in place at the carnival to allow the police stop and search powers. Thousands of police are currently on duty at the carnival.
The London Ambulance Service said more than 380 medical staff were set to be on duty on both carnival days.
Arrests have been relatively low so far, with police saying 76 were made by this morning, compared with 108 for the same time last year.
It is estimated 220,000 turned out for the event yesterday, and more than treble that is expected today. Partygoer’s enjoyed 3.5 miles of celebrations in west London, which included music, food and dancing.
The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) on behalf of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea said a surprise appearance by Miss Dynamite at the carnival had to be cancelled today because of crowd safety fears.
The statement read: 'The multiple award-winning performer was set to take the stage at Powis Square this afternoon. Unfortunately, event regulators only received notice of the appearance hours before the event.
'It's great that carnival can attract top talent,' said a council spokesman. 'But we need more time to make sure that such an event can pass off safely. Miss Dynamite has a huge following; her appearance would draw many spectators to an already highly congested part of the Carnival area.'
Police said there had been 25 arrests for possession of drugs and eight for assault since the beginning of the festival. A section 60 order is in place at the carnival to allow the police stop and search powers. Thousands of police are currently on duty at the carnival.
The London Ambulance Service said more than 380 medical staff were set to be on duty on both carnival days.
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