Notting Hill Carnival: three arrested over stabbing of mother with young child
The 32-year-old remains in a critical condition in hospital
Last updated 27th Aug 2024
Three men have been arrested in connection with the stabbing of a mother who was with her young child at Notting Hill Carnival on Sunday (August 25).
A 20-year-old man is being questioned on suspicion of attempted murder, while two other men in their 20s were arrested on suspicion of violent disorder.
Police said they were made aware of the stabbing at around 18:00BST, and the woman was treated by paramedics in Golborne Road, W10.
In an update, detectives said they believe the woman was caught up in an altercation between two groups of men.
It is not yet clear whether they were known to her, and the 32-year-old remains in a critical condition in hospital.
Commander Charmain Brenyah, the Met’s spokesperson for Notting Hill Carnival, said: "These arrests are a significant step in the investigation.
"They are the result of a determined effort by detectives who have worked around the clock to identify, locate and arrest these suspects.
"Our thoughts, first and foremost, are with the woman who is fighting for her life in hospital and with her loved ones.
"She came to Carnival to have fun, with her young child, and was caught up in the most awful violence."