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Over 300 arrested, five people stabbed at Notting Hill Carnival in London

Xinhua, August 30, 2016 Adjust font size:

More than 300 people were arrested at the Notting Hill Carnival celebrated here over the bank holiday weekend and five people were stabbed, London Metropolitan Police announced Monday.

Thousands of revelers turned out for the second and final day of the annual street party in west London Monday, which marks the grand finale of the event's 50th anniversary celebration with 60 bands and 38 sound systems.

As of 7 p.m. local time (1800 GMT) on Monday, Scotland Yard said they had arrested 160 people during the second day of the event. It came after 156 arrests were made on Sunday.

The majority of the arrests were made for possession of drugs or weapons. Some individuals have been arrested for more than one offense. In addition, 26 knives were seized by police. Endit