Matt Twist emphasized that the primary concern at the Notting Hill Carnival is crowd density and the associated risk for a "mass casualty event," highlighting that crime often overshadows this critical issue.
During his address, he stated, "We did have to step in a number of times to reduce crowd density in order to save life," showcasing the police's proactive measures amidst dangerous overcrowding.
Twist informed the committee about the drastic shortage in stewards this year, noting, "there were about 70 fewer stewards than at last year's event," directly linking this to increased risks.
Twist articulated that the policing challenges stemmed not just from crime, as he explained, "overcrowding had an impact in policing crime as officers were unable to move freely," compounding the dangers at the event.
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