Canal Police Chase Death
Watchdog investigates death of man who entered London canal during police chase
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Mr Kelly and an attending police officer were injured in the water, and Metropolitan Police divers later searched the canal as part of the investigation.
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The IOPC said it had met with Mr Kelly’s family, promised to keep them updated, and had spoken to 10 officers who are being treated as witnesses rather than suspects.
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Footage seen by London Now showed members of the public performing CPR on Kelly before he was taken to hospital.
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The Metropolitan Police said the 636 carnival-weekend arrests comprised 242 on Sunday and 394 on Monday.
Karnell Kelly, 25, died in hospital after entering the Grand Union Canal in west London while fleeing police officers near Notting Hill Carnival. IOPC said Kelly was pulled from the water by officers and members of the public, who performed CPR before he was rushed to hospital. The police watchdog is now investigating the circumstances of his death.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct is reviewing body-camera footage and seeking witnesses and video from nearby properties, boats, and barges. Metropolitan Police reported 636 arrests during the carnival weekend. Officers involved are being treated as witnesses rather than suspects as the investigation unfolds.Metropolitan Police
Police Chase Ends in Canal Entry
Officers attempted to stop Kelly near Notting Hill Carnival when he fled toward the Grand Union Canal. Both Kelly and an attending police officer were injured in the water during the incident. seasideradio.co.uk reported Kelly was wearing a face covering when he approached the festival area before the pursuit began.
Footage shown on London Now captured members of the public performing CPR on Kelly after he was pulled from the water. Metropolitan Police divers later searched the canal as part of the official investigation into what led to his death.London Now
Watchdog Opens Formal Investigation Into Death
IOPC has launched a full investigation and met with Kelly's family to discuss findings. The watchdog promised to keep his family updated throughout the process. Investigators have already spoken to 10 officers involved, all of whom are being treated as witnesses in the inquiry rather than suspects.IOPC
The IOPC asked the public to avoid speculation while investigators work to establish the exact circumstances of Kelly's death. Body-camera footage from officers at the scene is being reviewed as a key part of the evidence collection. Witnesses with video or information are urged to come forward.IOPC
Carnival Weekend Sees 636 Total Arrests
Metropolitan Police reported 636 arrests across the Notting Hill Carnival weekend. Of these, 242 arrests occurred on Sunday and 394 on Monday. The carnival, one of London's largest annual events, drew heavy police presence for crowd control and public safety.
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