Man dies after entering canal in police chase during Notting Hill Carnival

A man in his 20s has died after entering a canal while being pursued by police during Notting Hill Carnival. Officers and members of the public attempted a rescue, but he was pronounced dead shortly after being taken to the hospital. The Independent Office for Police Conduct will investigate the circumstances of the death.

• A man in his 20s died after entering a canal while being pursued by police at Notting Hill Carnival.
• He was pulled from the water by officers and the public, and CPR was administered.
• Despite rescue efforts, he died before reaching the hospital.
• The Independent Office for Police Conduct will investigate the incident.
• Notting Hill Carnival’s final day saw 351 arrests, bringing the total to 560 over the celebration.
• The event was described as having an overwhelmingly positive and celebratory mood, with a marked reduction in serious violence compared to previous years.
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