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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 youngster was injured on Monday night, at the junction of Portnall Road and Harrow Road in Kensal Town. | |
| 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. |
| Police said there was a "hardcore" of trouble-makers at the carnival, which attracted 600,000 visitors on Monday. | Police said there was a "hardcore" of trouble-makers at the carnival, which attracted 600,000 visitors on Monday. |
| Officers had maintained a presence to guard against trouble, with about 4,000 deployed for the event. A total of 206 people were arrested over the weekend. | Officers had maintained a presence to guard against trouble, with about 4,000 deployed for the event. A total of 206 people were arrested over the weekend. |
| 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. |
| Three people arrested on suspicion of attempted murder over a stabbing in Ladbroke Grove are still being questioned by police. | Three people arrested on suspicion of attempted murder over a stabbing in Ladbroke Grove are still being questioned by police. |
| And another three people were arrested in Bayswater Road on suspicion of possession of firearms. | And another three people were arrested in Bayswater Road on suspicion of possession of firearms. |
| 'Interventionist policing' | '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 science experts have been conducting searches where the incident happened at the junction of Portnall Road and Harrow Road. | Forensic science experts 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. |
| Deputy Assistant Commissioner, Chris Allison, in charge of policing the carnival, said: "Bank holiday Monday saw many thousands join in the event and have a great afternoon out. | Deputy Assistant Commissioner, Chris Allison, 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 sounds | Carnival in pictures Carnival sights and sounds |
| "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. | "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. |
| "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. | "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. |
| "Unfortunately, we witnessed groups fighting; objects being thrown at police and large groups of youths pushing roughly through crowds. | "Unfortunately, we witnessed groups fighting; objects being thrown at police and large groups of youths pushing roughly through crowds. |
| "Two young men were shot, fortunately not seriously injured, and a small number of people suffered minor stab wounds. | "Two young men were shot, fortunately not seriously injured, and a small number of people suffered minor stab wounds. |
| "No one wants to see this unique event being overshadowed by such unacceptable behaviour." | "No one wants to see this unique event being overshadowed by such unacceptable behaviour." |
| The carnival, now 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. | The carnival, now 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. | 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. |
| Have you been to the Notting Hill Carnival this weekend? If so, send your pictures to: yourpics@bbc.co.uk | Have you been to the Notting Hill Carnival this weekend? If so, send your pictures to: yourpics@bbc.co.uk |
| Click here for terms and conditions on sending photos and video | Click here for terms and conditions on sending photos and video |