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Two shot at Notting Hill Carnival Two shot at Notting Hill Carnival
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Police are investigating two shootings, one involving a 14-year-old boy, at the Notting Hill Carnival.Police are investigating two shootings, one involving a 14-year-old boy, at the Notting Hill Carnival.
The teenager was injured on Monday night, at the junction of Portnall Road and Harrow Road in Maida Vale. The youngster was injured on Monday night, at the junction of Portnall Road and Harrow Road in Maida Vale.
Earlier, a 17-year-old was taken to hospital with a shoulder wound after shots were fired. A man in his 20s was injured in a stabbing.Earlier, a 17-year-old was taken to hospital with a shoulder wound after shots were fired. A man in his 20s was injured in a stabbing.
More than half a million people took to the streets of west London for the second and final day of the carnival. Police said there was a "hardcore" of trouble-makers at the carnival, which attracted 600,000 visitors on Monday.
Police had maintained a presence to guard against trouble, with about 4,000 officers deployed for the event. Officers had maintained a presence to guard against trouble, with about 4,000 deployed for the event.
The stabbing was reported at about 1815 BST on Monday at Westbourne Park Road. The victim is in a stable condition in hospital.The stabbing was reported at about 1815 BST on Monday at Westbourne Park Road. The victim is in a stable condition in hospital.
Arrests down 'Interventionist policing'
The first shooting happened in the area of Blenheim Crescent. An arrest has been made in connection with the incident, police said.The first shooting happened in the area of Blenheim Crescent. An arrest has been made in connection with the incident, police said.
The 14-year-old was shot in the leg at about 1900 BST.The 14-year-old was shot in the leg at about 1900 BST.
Forensic teams are conducting searches where the incident happened at the junction of Portnall Road and Harrow Road. Forensic teams have been conducting searches where the incident happened at the junction of Portnall Road and Harrow Road.
It is believed the teenager will be discharged from hospital on Tuesday.It is believed the teenager will be discharged from hospital on Tuesday.
Police have said that arrests, totalling 165, were down compared with last year. In total there were 206 arrests during the two-day event, the majority on Monday.
The carnival, which is in its 43rd year, is the world's second largest street party after the Rio Carnival held in Brazil. An estimated 1.4m people attended on Sunday. Deputy Assistant Commissioner, Chris Allison, who was in charge of policing the carnival, said: "Bank holiday Monday saw many thousands join in the event and have a great afternoon out.
Carnival in pictures Carnival sights and soundsCarnival in pictures Carnival sights and sounds
Processions of brightly-dressed participants in elaborate costumes have been dancing along west London's streets to the sound of Caribbean rhythms. "However, what we witnessed from 1700 BST that afternoon shows that there was a hardcore, mainly of young men, who came to carnival not to enjoy the event but to fight, commit crime and cause trouble.
Three people arrested on Sunday on suspicion of attempted murder, after a stabbing in Ladbroke Grove, remain in custody. "Our officers had to work hard and deliver a strong interventionist style of policing late into the night to make sure that these criminals were not allowed to take over the streets of Notting Hill.
Another three men have also been arrested on suspicion of possession of firearms. "Unfortunately, we witnessed groups fighting; objects being thrown at police and large groups of youths pushing roughly through crowds.
Four people were arrested on Sunday night in Maida Vale as part of an ongoing intelligence operation by police. A firearm was also recovered. "Two young men were shot, fortunately not seriously injured, and a small number of people suffered minor stab wounds.
British Transport Police had installed metal detector arches on underground and railway stations to screen people bound for the event. "No one wants to see this unique event being overshadowed by such unacceptable behaviour.
An automatic number plate recognition system was installed near the boundary of the carnival to assist police to stop and search suspect vehicles. "We will continue to working closely with the London Notting Hill Carnival Limited, and other partners, to make sure that these criminals do not return to spoil this event in 2008."
The carnival, which is in its 43rd year, is the world's second largest street party after the Rio Carnival held in Brazil. An estimated 1.4m people attended on Sunday.
Processions of brightly-dressed participants in elaborate costumes danced along west London's streets to the sound of Caribbean rhythms.
Carnival-goers had praised organisers and police for making the event feel safe.Carnival-goers had praised organisers and police for making the event feel safe.
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