Stabbed at Notting Hill Carnival: Police Issue Appeal

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Notting Hill Carnival took to the streets in London over the bank holiday weekend, but despite the festivities, there were hundreds of violent crimes which took place among crowds.

Metropolitan police have confirmed that there were more than three hundred people arrested for various offences across the two-day event, including eight stabbings and one incident which was said to have involved a corrosive substance.

Stabbed at Notting Hill

Three people who were victims of stabbings have been left in a life-threatening condition, including a 32-year-old mum who was in attendance with her child.

The Met Police is now urging anyone who has any information on these crimes to come forward.

Deputy Assistant Commissioner Ade Adelekan, who is in charge of the policing operation, said:

“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.

“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.”

Notting Hill Carnival Arrests

The police force released figures relating to the types of arrests made, which included the following:

There were a total of 103 arrests on Sunday at Carnival. 18 officers were assaulted.

Breakdown of the arrests:

2 x violence with injury

5 x other violence

5 x robbery

15 x assaults on police

4 x sexual offences

18 x possession of offensive weapons

2 x theft from a person

6 x drug possession (other)

9 x class A drug possession

13 x class B drug possession

4 x possession of nitrous oxide

9 x other offences

1 x public order

8 x possession with intent to supply drugs

Meanwhile, on Monday, arrests were made for the following offences:

49 x possession of an offensive weapon

8 x sexual offences

15 x other violence

2 x vehicle crime

11 x possession with intent to supply drugs

40 x possession of class b drugs

6 x possession of drugs (other)

3 x other thefts

22 x other offences

37 x assault on an emergency worker

9 x violence with injury

1 x possession of a firearm

1x harassment

9 x possession of class A drugs

4 x possession of nitrous oxide

2 x theft from a person

11 x public order offences

I was attacked at Notting Hill Carnival – Can I claim compensation?

If you have been a victim of a violent or sexual crime at Notting Hill Carnival, you may be entitled to claim compensation. At Oakwood Solicitors Ltd we can assist you with your claim to ensure you receive the monetary compensation you are entitled to.

I have been a victim of a violet attack, what should I do?

The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) awards compensation to those who have sustained an injury due to an act of criminal violence. However, as this is a government-run scheme there is a strict criteria you have to adhere to be successful in your claim.

By using a qualified solicitor, we can assist you in putting the best case forward to return the rightful compensation you are entitled to. We can also appeal on your behalf if we believe the offer for compensation is not as much as you should be entitled to.

We have broken down everything you need to know about claiming compensation from the CICA for a hate crime.

What is a Crime of Violence?

The CICA defines a ‘Crime of Violence’ as a crime which, by intention or recklessness, involves any of the following:

A physical attack
Any other act (or failure to act) of a violent nature which causes physical injury to a person
A threat against a person causing fear of immediate violence
Sexual assault
Arson

What is a ‘Relevant Place’?

According to the CICA, to make a successful claim, the offence must have taken place in a relevant place – which means Great Britain.

However, some further niche areas fall under the CICA’s definition. This includes a British-controlled aircraft, a British-controlled hovercraft, or a lighthouse off the coast of Great Britain.

How long do I have to make a claim?

As a general rule, the crime must have taken place within the last two years to put in a criminal injury application to the CICA. There can be exceptions to this rule if, due to exceptional circumstances, the applicant could not have applied earlier.

If an applicant was a child under the age of 18 on the date of the criminal incident, they have until they turn 20 years old to submit a claim.

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and the police have been known to tell an individual not to put in a claim to the CICA until after a criminal investigation has concluded however this can put you in severe danger of missing the pre-imposed deadlines that have been set.

Other CICA conditions I need to adhere to:

The crime must have been reported to the police as soon as ‘reasonably practicable’
The applicant must have fully co-operated with the police
The applicant must fully cooperate with the CICA claims officer

How much compensation will I get?

The CICA calculates awards for criminal injury compensation using a tariff that contains provisions for both physical and psychological injuries.

It pays out on up to three injuries if each is so serious that they would qualify for individual awards, calculated as follows:

100% of the injury that achieves the highest compensation
30% of an injury that is worth either equal to the most serious injury or the second-highest compensation
15% of an injury that is worth either equal to the second most serious injury or the third-highest compensation

There are also additional payments for losses that may be claimed, 3 are shown below with examples:

Common awards

A fractured jaw bone resulting in ongoing problems. This would be valued at £3,500 and could rise to £6,200 if an operation had taken place.
Facial scarring causes serious disfigurement. This could be valued up to £11,000.
Injuries resulting in permanent tinnitus which is very severe can be valued at £16,500.
Loss of teeth could be valued up to £3,500
A permanent and seriously disabling psychological injury, with a potential value of up to £27,000.

Loss of earnings

If your injury has caused you to miss a significant amount of work, then you may be able to claim for loss of earnings. If you have missed work for over 28 weeks, there is the option to add a claim for lost earnings to your CICA application.

You will be paid from the 29th week onwards that you have missed work and payments will be made via statutory sick pay rates. Supporting evidence must be provided from your doctor or employer to demonstrate that you were unfit for work for the length of time mentioned above.

Special expenses

Special expenses, such as medical expenses and alterations to your household, that have arisen as a result of your injury may also be claimed for. These expenses must be reasonable and will not be available if you received them for free, e.g. through the NHS.

Why should I use Oakwood Solicitors Ltd?

Oakwood Solicitors Ltd’s team of experienced solicitors agrees to work on your CICA criminal injury claim on a ‘no-win, no-fee’ basis. If your claim is unsuccessful, you will not be expected to pay us a penny. If you are successful in your claim, we take a percentage of the compensation meaning that the only time we will receive money is if we have brought your claim to a fruitful conclusion.

You will have a dedicated advisor who will see your claim through from start to finish, assisting you in the event of any queries or issues you may have. If it is preferable to you, we can assign you one of our female advisors to carry out your claim.

Your case handler will also continue to provide regular updates until the conclusion of your claim, ensuring the process is as stress-free and effortless as possible.

Police issue appeal after 334 people arrested and eight people stabbed at Notting Hill Carnival