NOTTING HILL CARNIVAL VIOLENCE

BY JAMES SMITH

Released footage from the police shows a woman being assaulted and hit with a gas canister, after being caught between two groups of hooded men who started a violent fight. The carnival, which takes place in Ladbroke Grove, West London, erupted in violence just after 7pm Monday. The young woman was just an innocent bystander when she was hit in the head with a canister, and then kicked and punched to the floor leaving her very seriously injured. The groups of men then fled the scene while the woman was taken to hospital.

The Metropolitan Police released the footage to try and persuade witnesses to come forward.

Detective Constable Sam Packer said:

"The victim was left very seriously injured in hospital following this incident although she has been discharged she continues to need treatment for the injuries she sustained."

"She is a completely innocent member of the public who was attacked without provocation or warning by people who were 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."

Source:Evening Standard