A man remains in critical condition after being assaulted on his way home from Notting Hill Carnival on Monday night. Police officers who were part of the event’s policing operation were first on the scene and administered first aid.
The incident occurred at 11.22pm on Monday, August 27th, when police were called to reports of an assault in Queensway, W2. Officers responded promptly and found a 41-year-old man suffering from head injuries.
The officers provided emergency first aid until paramedics arrived. The injured man was then taken to a west London hospital, where he remains in critical condition.
According to police, it is believed that the man had been in the area to attend the Carnival. An investigation is ongoing, with detectives from the Specialist Crime Command leading the inquiry. At this stage, no arrests have been made.
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: “This is an active investigation, and we are working diligently to uncover the circumstances surrounding the assault.”
Authorities are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time and may have witnessed the incident to come forward with any information. Witnesses are asked to contact the police by calling 101, messaging @MetCC on X (formerly Twitter), or reaching out to Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555 111, quoting reference 8020/26AUG.
The Metropolitan Police have increased patrols in the area as investigations continue.
