Man who died near Notting Hill Carnival is named

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Man who died near Notting Hill Carnival is named

Dozens of members of the Metropolitan Police walk in uniform through the Notting Hill CarnivalImage source, Getty Images
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A man who died after jumping into a canal while fleeing from police near Notting Hill Carnival has been named.

Karnell Kelly, 25, died in hospital after entering the Grand Union Canal off Kensal Road, west London, while being pursued by police officers.

He had fled on foot after the officers attempted to stop him near Harrow Road as he approached the carnival wearing a face covering at about 15:20 BST on Monday, the Metropolitan Police said.

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), which is investigating, said it was reviewing body-worn video from officers who had chased Kelly down Hormead Road.

Officers and members of the public entered the canal to pull him from the water and he was rushed to a central London hospital, where he was pronounced dead at about 16:40.

Independent investigation

The IOPC is appealing for information or any video footage from members of the public or from nearby properties, boats and barges.

The police watchdog has urged the public not to speculate about Kelly’s death.

Amanda Rowe, IOPC director of engagement, said: “Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of Karnell Kelly and everyone affected by his death.

“We need to independently establish the exact circumstances of this incident given that he has died following an interaction with police officers.”

Officers made more than 600 arrests during Notting Hill Carnival over the weekend, the Met said.

Hundreds of thousands of revellers attended the event in west London over the weekend, and people in costumes and steel bands moved through the streets as the carnival celebrated its 60th anniversary.

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