Woman, 32, stabbed at Notting Hill Carnival was there with her young child

The woman who's currently fighting for life from a hospital bed after being stabbed at Notting Hill Carnival yesterday (Sunday, August 25) was there with her child, Met Police have confirmed.

The 32-year-old was rushed to hospital yesterday, where she remains this morning in a critical condition, according to the latest update. Two men, 24 and 29, were also stabbed yesterday in unrelated attacks, but neither's injuries are life-threatening.

You can follow our live updates on the stabbing here.

In a fresh appeal for information, the Met cast light on the attack at Carnival's 'family day', intended for all ages, ahead of today's main event (Monday, August 26).

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Deputy Assistant Commissioner Ade Adelekan, who is in charge of the policing operation, said: “Yesterday we saw the first day of Carnival marred by unacceptable violence. Three people were stabbed and we only very narrowly avoided a fatality.

“This was supposed to be ‘family day’ – a celebration suitable for all ages. One of those in hospital, a 32-year-old woman whose condition remains critical, was at Carnival with her young child.

“We are tired of saying the same words every year. We are tired of telling families that their loved ones are seriously injured, or worse. We are tired of seeing crime scenes at Carnival.

“Carnival is a community event and the vast majority of people come to celebrate, to dance, to enjoy music and have a fantastic experience.

“It is the responsibility of all who value this event, who want to see it as the celebration it should be, to speak out and speak up about the violence that continues to overshadow it.

“Whether it is information about a previous incident now under investigation, or information about someone coming to Carnival today to commit crime, please tell us.

“If you know anything that could help us, please call the police directly or contact Crimestoppers, anonymously. It is no exaggeration to say that you could save a life by doing so.”

Anyone with information is urged to call police on 101, to message @MetCC on X or to call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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