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| About 600,000 revellers have descended on the streets of west London for the final day of the Notting Hill Carnival. | About 600,000 revellers have descended on the streets of west London for the final day of the Notting Hill Carnival. |
| The carnival, Europe's biggest street party, showcases Caribbean culture. | The carnival, Europe's biggest street party, showcases Caribbean culture. |
| About 250,000 partied on the first day of the carnival on Sunday which saw children in colourful costumes parade through the three-mile route. | About 250,000 partied on the first day of the carnival on Sunday which saw children in colourful costumes parade through the three-mile route. |
| Security was tight all along the route and police officers patrolling the carnival arrested 115 people on the last day of festivities. | Security was tight all along the route and police officers patrolling the carnival arrested 115 people on the last day of festivities. |
| The arrests were were in connection with an assault, possessing an offensive weapon, drink driving, theft, public order and drugs. | The arrests were were in connection with an assault, possessing an offensive weapon, drink driving, theft, public order and drugs. |
| Over the two days officers also seized a total of 10 dogs which were described as "pit bull terriers". | Over the two days officers also seized a total of 10 dogs which were described as "pit bull terriers". |
| Police said the number of arrests were "higher than usual" with 110 people held on Sunday alone. FOOD CONSUMED AT CARNIVAL Five tons of chickenOne ton of rice & peasOne ton of Jamaican patties30,000 corn cobs15,000 fried plantains12,000 mangoes16,000 coconutsFive million hot and cold drinks10,000 litres of Jamaican stout25,000 bottles of rum70,000 litres of carrot juice class="" href="/1/hi/england/london/7581192.stm">London's carnival for the world | |
| Two youths were arrested after a gang of about 50 gathered in Lewisham, south-east London and began throwing missiles at police. Police believe the group were on their way to the carnival. | Two youths were arrested after a gang of about 50 gathered in Lewisham, south-east London and began throwing missiles at police. Police believe the group were on their way to the carnival. |
| The 44th carnival's theme, Welcoming the World, is in keeping with the Olympic handover ceremony in Beijing. | The 44th carnival's theme, Welcoming the World, is in keeping with the Olympic handover ceremony in Beijing. |
| The carnival is also a celebration of London's ethnic cuisine with 300 stalls serving staple Caribbean fare such as jerk chicken, fried fish, curry goat and Jamaican patties. | The carnival is also a celebration of London's ethnic cuisine with 300 stalls serving staple Caribbean fare such as jerk chicken, fried fish, curry goat and Jamaican patties. |
| The procession passes through Westbourne Grove, Chepstow Avenue, Great Western Road, Kensal Road and Ladbroke Grove, all of which have been closed to traffic since Saturday. | The procession passes through Westbourne Grove, Chepstow Avenue, Great Western Road, Kensal Road and Ladbroke Grove, all of which have been closed to traffic since Saturday. |
| Buses in these areas will be diverted and Tube stations at Holland Park, Ladbroke Grove, Latimer Road, Notting Hill Gate, Royal Oak and Westbourne Park will have restrictions in place to control the crowds. | Buses in these areas will be diverted and Tube stations at Holland Park, Ladbroke Grove, Latimer Road, Notting Hill Gate, Royal Oak and Westbourne Park will have restrictions in place to control the crowds. |
| The carnival celebrates Caribbean culture | The carnival celebrates Caribbean culture |
| This year the Metropolitan Police have spent £6m to tighten security along the route and were given additional powers to stop and search. | This year the Metropolitan Police have spent £6m to tighten security along the route and were given additional powers to stop and search. |
| Police have also installed metal detectors throughout the route to try to stop the carrying of guns and knives and have been on the lookout for dangerous dogs. | Police have also installed metal detectors throughout the route to try to stop the carrying of guns and knives and have been on the lookout for dangerous dogs. |
| The 98 people arrested on Sunday were held on suspicion of possession of offensive weapons, assault, drink-driving, public order, theft, street robbery, warrant and drugs offences. | The 98 people arrested on Sunday were held on suspicion of possession of offensive weapons, assault, drink-driving, public order, theft, street robbery, warrant and drugs offences. |
| Last year several people were stabbed at night after the carnival and there were two shootings, including one where a boy aged 14 was injured in the leg. | Last year several people were stabbed at night after the carnival and there were two shootings, including one where a boy aged 14 was injured in the leg. |
| Ch Insp Jo Edwards said this year the number of arrests during the carnival was "higher than usual". | Ch Insp Jo Edwards said this year the number of arrests during the carnival was "higher than usual". |
| Ms Edwards said: "It's due to our proactive policing tactics. | Ms Edwards said: "It's due to our proactive policing tactics. |
| "It's because of our use of stop and search at points of entry. | "It's because of our use of stop and search at points of entry. |
| "You would expect more arrests because we're searching more people." | "You would expect more arrests because we're searching more people." |
| London Notting Hill Carnival Limited, the event's organiser, said the carnival would add close to £100m to the city's economy. | London Notting Hill Carnival Limited, the event's organiser, said the carnival would add close to £100m to the city's economy. |
| Have you been to Carnival? What is your experience of Europe's biggest street party? Tell us your thoughts by filling in the form below. | Have you been to Carnival? What is your experience of Europe's biggest street party? Tell us your thoughts by filling in the form below. |
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