Notting Hill Carnival - London’s largest street festival - attracts between one and two million visitors to West London every August bank holiday weekend. This weekend (23rd August) marks the event's 60th anniversary. But it isn't without controversy. A celebration of the city’s rich Caribbean culture, it’s become synonymous with bright clothes, exotic dancing and a vibrant mix of music.

But the enjoyment of the vast majority is often mired by high-profile murders which take place at the annual event. Last year Cher Maximen, 32, was stabbed to death in front of her three-year-old daughter while trying to break up a fight. Dubai chef Mussie Imnetu died a day later after being found with a severe head injury in Queensway near the carnival area.

Officers themselves have described feelin

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