Last year’s event was marred by two murders, including the stabbing of Cher Maximen (32), who was killed in front of her three-year-old daughter. Londoner Shakeil Thibou (20) was in May jailed for life with a minimum of 29 years in jail for her murder.

Notting Hill Carnival is the largest street party in Europe with more than two million people attending each year to follow the three-mile (5km) parade. Partygoers can expect an eclectic and dazzling parade showcasing the best of masquerade dancing, soca, calypso, steel bands and sound systems.

Arrests of 100 suspects ‘intended to disrupt and deter people posing the biggest risk to safety’ at this weekend’s event