Following alarming reports from the Met Police about crowd control at the Notting Hill Carnival, there is a call for a comprehensive safety review. Events indicated serious concerns about crowd density, with 100 spontaneous incidents reported at the 2024 carnival that created panic among attendees. The London Assembly's police and crime committee echoed these concerns, citing inadequate stewarding and urging Mayor Sadiq Khan to assess crowd management protocols thoroughly. With this year's attendance surpassing two million, the risks of a mass casualty event remain critical, particularly in high-density areas like Ladbroke Grove.
The increase in attendance at the Notting Hill Carnival has raised significant concerns among police regarding the risk of a life-threatening crush due to extremely high crowd density.
Matt Twist highlighted that there were 100 spontaneous crowd incidents at the 2024 event, emphasizing the persistent worry about crowd density and the danger it poses to public safety.
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