Notting Hill Carnival - Update at 19:00hrs on Monday 26 August
Officers have made 145 arrests as of 19:00hrs on Monday, bringing the total so far over two days to 249.
Officers have made 145 arrests as of 19:00hrs on Monday, bringing the total so far over two days to 249.
“We are tired of saying the same words every year. We are tired of telling families that their loved ones are seriously injured, or worse. We are tired of seeing crime scenes at Carnival."
Detectives are continuing to investigate the disorder that took place in Whitehall on Wednesday 31 July.
CCTV footage released by the Met shows two quick-thinking officers catch a brazen phone thief.
Over the last 20 months, 100s of hours of CCTV have been examined and more than 500 witness statements have been taken.
More than 30 people have now been charged following disorder and antisocial behaviour.
Met officers have made 10 more arrests as the policing response to violence across the country continues
“Two large anti-racism protests took place in Waltham Forest and Finchley. The majority of people engaged with officers and complied with conditions. These events passed without major incident or disruption.
We are using a range of specialist teams including mounted units, dog handlers, intelligence experts and evidence gatherers
111 arrests made after bottles and flares thrown at officers.
The Met is taking legal advice following a decision by the independent Police Appeals Tribunal (PAT) to overturn the dismissal of a former officer.
“Our first priority is to keep the peace to ensure that those exercising their right to lawful protest can do so safely."