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Elite Officers Deployed for Notting Hill Carnival Safety

7/7/2025

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In a bid to enhance safety at the Notting Hill Carnival, Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley has deployed elite royal protection officers, amid rising concerns over violence and crowd control. With two million revelers expected, many officers express frustration, feeling overwhelmed and ill-equipped to handle the potential chaos.

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In a bid to enhance safety at the Notting Hill Carnival, Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley has deployed elite royal protection officers, amid rising concerns over violence and crowd control. With two million revelers expected, many officers express frustration, feeling overwhelmed and ill-equipped to handle the potential chaos.