UK NEWS: NOTTING HILL CARNIVAL ENDS IN VIOLENCE

August 26, 2008

More than 1,500 riot police were attacked with missiles as they encircled 180 youths who planned violence at the Notting Hill Carnival. Scenes turned nasty outside the Oval cricket ground in south London as the pre-emptive swoop took place and running street battles started. At least one police officer was reportedly left bloodied and injured. Police had been tipped off that the group were planning to cause trouble. Last night, officers wearing riot gear were also deployed to deal with a group […]