Man dies near Notting Hill Carnival after entering canal
A man died after entering a canal while being pursued by police near the Notting Hill Carnival in London. The incident is currently under investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct.
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Image source, Getty Images By Ella Kipling Published 42 minutes ago A man has died near Notting Hill Carnival in London on Monday afternoon, the Metropolitan Police have confirmed.
Police officers had attempted to stop the man, believed to be in his 20s, as he approached the event. He fled on foot with officers in pursuit, and entered the water in the vicinity of Meanwhile Gardens a short time later, the force said.
The man was taken to hospital by ambulance and was pronounced dead a short time later.
Cdr Claire Smart said: "This is a tragic incident and our thoughts are with the loved ones of the man who has lost his life."
The Met Police said officers had attempted to stop the man at about 15:19 BST near Harrow Road.
The man entered the water in the vicinity of Meanwhile Gardens, off Kensal Road.
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