A police statement said: “At around 8pm on Monday August 29, officers were called to a stabbing in Ladbroke Grove, under the Westway flyover. “Officers provided emergency first aid to the victim – a 21-year-old man – until the London Ambulance Service arrived. “They were able to get him through significant crowds in difficult conditions to a waiting ambulance. “He was taken to a west London hospital where, despite the best efforts of medical staff, he was pronounced dead. “His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.” The force said “a number of violent incidents and serious stabbings” had led to a section 60 order being put in place until 1am on Tuesday within the boundaries of the event. Section 60 allows the police to stop and search people without suspicion of illegality. Police said 209 arrests had been made by early Tuesday, including 46 for assault, 36 for drug possession, 33 for possession of an offensive weapon, 27 public order offenses and eight sexual assaults. The force made 35 arrests labeled “other”: 10 for possession of psychotropic substances, seven for drink/drug driving, five for criminal damage and one for theft and robbery. With the Press Association
