The terrifying moment Notting Hill Carnival thugs hit a 19-year-old woman in the head with a gas canister, then kick and punch her to the ground
- The 19-year-old was seriously injured by the ‘completely unprovoked attack’.
- Footage shows her being kicked and punched to the ground in Ladbroke Grove
- The Met Police said the incident, on Monday, August 29, involved two groups of men
- Appealing to anyone with information or video to contact them immediately
Shocking footage shows the moment a group of men hit a 19-year-old woman in the head with a gas canister at Notting Hill Carnival in a ‘completely unprovoked attack’ that left her seriously injured.
The video, released by the Met Police as it appeals for more information about the incident, shows the young woman being kicked and punched on the strewn ground during the shocking incident in west London.
The group of men, many dressed in black tracksuits with their hoods up, fled in opposite directions down Ladbroke Grove before the woman could get up and leave.
A police spokesman said the violent fight involved two groups of men and happened at around 7pm on Monday, August 29.
Detective Constable Sam Packer, who is investigating the incident, said: “The victim was seriously injured in hospital following this incident – although she has been released, she continues to require treatment for her injuries.
A 19-year-old woman was brutally beaten by a group of thugs in a ‘completely unprovoked attack’ at Notting Hill Carnival.
The Met Police said the incident on Monday, August 29, involved two groups of men
“She is a completely innocent member of the public who was attacked without provocation or warning by people intent on causing violence.
“If you were there and saw what happened, or have footage that could help us identify those responsible, please do the right thing and contact us immediately.”
Detectives want anyone who witnessed the fight, or captured video of it, to contact them via 101 or Tweet @MetCC ref CAD 3472/30 August.
Alternatively, to remain anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
The brutal attack happened on the final day of the Notting Hill Carnival which had returned to the streets of west London for the first time in three years.
Some 13 steel bands, 72 mast bands, six Brazilian bands, 36 sound systems and 300 stalls were involved in this year’s festival, with two million people estimated to have attended over the Bank Holiday weekend.
The group of men fled in opposite directions down Ladbroke Grove before the woman managed to get up and leave
Samba dancers perform in the streets of west London as Notting Hill Carnival returns for the first time in three years
The carnival first started in 1966, when about 1,000 people took part, and is famous for its celebration of Afro-Caribbean traditions.
More than 3.5 tons of giant laughing gas canisters were collected from the streets after the carnival this year.
A team of 200 cleaners filled four bins with nitrous oxide canisters, which they had to collect separately from other waste due to the risk of them exploding.
Two million people are estimated to have attended the event, which is famous for celebrating Afro-Caribbean traditions
Impressively dressed performers line the streets for the final day of the festival – known as the ‘Adults Day Parade and Carnival’
A day before the shocking brawl, another dramatic incident in Ladbroke Grove was caught on camera when a bus stop collapsed while a group of revelers were dancing on its roof.
A large crowd of people watching on top of the Kensal House bus shelter in Ladbroke Grove were heard gasping and screaming in shock as the top gave way and revelers fell to the pavement, nearly crushing four people below.
Two people suffered minor injuries but did not require further treatment after the incident, which came at the end of the ‘family day’ which saw bright and dazzling costumes as the carnival procession made its way through the streets.
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