Famed carnival terrorized by men with giant knives, 8 stabbings, 275 arrests: 'Marred by serious violence'

The Notting Hill Carnival was "marred by violence" this year after 275 people were arrested for possession of weapons, assaulting police, sexual offenses and more.

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"It is regrettable that for a second year in a row, Monday night at Carnival has been marred by serious violence," said Deputy Assistant Commissioner Ade Adelekan, who oversaw the policing operation.

There were 275 arrests across both days of the carnival for a range of offenses, including possession of weapons, assaults on police officers, drug possession and sexual offenses. According to the Metropolitan Police Federation, 75 officers were attacked during the festival, including six bitten, one sexually assaulted and one hospitalization.