Notting Hill Carnival: Record number of police officers

The second day of the Notting Hill Carnival has been held with record numbers of police officers on duty.

   More than 6,500 police officers patrolled the streets in an effort to prevent trouble in the wake of riots in London earlier this month.
More than a million people were expected to attend the two-day event.
There were 82 arrests on Sunday and 88 arrests so far on Monday at the carnival, which is thought to be Europe's biggest street festival.
The festivities drew to a close 90 minutes earlier than last year, at 19:00 BST.
The carnival got off to a peaceful start with Kids' Day on Sunday, with more than 5,500 officers on duty.
The arrests have been for a variety of offences including drugs possession, public order, theft, criminal damage, robbery and assault, the Metropolitan Police (Met) said.
Officers used automatic number plate recognition outside of the carnival area to target potential troublemakers and preventing them from getting to the event.
In both 2009 and 2010, there were more than 200 arrests across the two days.
'True spirit'

Some roads and Tube stations were closed for the carnival and Transport for London issued a guide with full details.
Met Commander Steve Rodhouse said: "Through effective stop and search we believe we have deterred and prevented trouble from taking place.
"We will make sure that our officers are out stopping the right people so everyone else can take part and join in the fun."
Elsewhere in London there were more than 4,000 additional officers "as well as the thousands who are normally on duty", Mr Rodhouse added.
London Mayor Boris Johnson issued a rallying call at the start of Monday's celebrations to "let the true spirit of London shine through", hoping the carnival would help heal wounds left by the riots.
"It's right that carnival goes ahead so we can show the world that the overwhelming majority of London's people are decent, law-abiding citizens who respect the law, love their city and want to celebrate our vibrant, diverse and historical culture," he said.

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