Crowds enjoy rainy but 'relatively quiet' Notting Hill Carnival

Carnival spirit ... performers shelter from the rain

NOTTING Hill Carnival enjoyed a colourful climax as dancers braved the showers to parade the streets of West London.

Hundreds of thousands of revellers flocked to the capital to get in the party spirit on the carnival’s headline day.
Cops said it the notorious event had been "relatively quiet" with ony 49 people arrested so far on the Bank Holiday Monday finish.

Cop ... extra police keep a close eye on carnival

On Sunday police made 98 arrests, mostly on suspicion of drugs offences, although two people were stabbed.
A 20-year-old man was left in a serious but stable condition after being stabbed in the back and buttocks in Ladbroke Grove.
Metropolitan Police said a 14-year-old boy was slashed with a sharp object in Golborne Gardens.

Party ... dancers entertain the crowds

And a 16-year-old girl was also treated but discharged herself from hospital after sustaining what police described as a superficial leg wound in Wornington Road.
An extra 2,000 police officers were drafted in to support the Caribbean-themed festivities today, bringing the total to 7,000.

Packed ... revellers flocked to the city

Officers have been granted stop and search powers within the area where the carnival takes place, while the force has advised visitors to only use mobile phones when absolutely necessary.
Commander Christine Jones said: “Mobile phones, especially expensive ones, are a glittering prize for thieves.

Dance ... party spirit was enjoyed by many

“Don’t give them a head start by displaying them openly and only use them if it’s absolutely necessary. Pick up one of our maps instead and pre-arrange meeting points with family and friends.”

Beat ... drummers helped the party atmosphere