Karnell Kelly, 25, dies after police chase at Notting Hill Carnival
The Independent Office for Police Conduct is investigating the circumstances surrounding Mr Kelly's death after he entered a canal.
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Karnell Kelly, aged 25, has died after entering a canal during a police pursuit at Notting Hill Carnival. Mr Kelly was stopped by officers near Harrow Road at approximately 3.20pm on Sunday, August 31. He then ran from officers, who pursued him along Hormead Road, according to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).
The IOPC has stated that officers and other attendees at the event pulled Mr Kelly from the water. Police officers administered emergency first aid at the scene. Mr Kelly later died in hospital. The cause of his death has not yet been revealed. The IOPC has asked the public not to speculate about the incident or share footage of Mr Kelly's final moments.
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Amanda Rowe, IOPC director of engagement, stated: “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.”
The watchdog has appealed for anyone who witnessed or recorded any part of the incident to contact investigators via email at HormeadRoad@policeconduct.gov.uk. The IOPC is seeking information from those present at the event, or from nearby properties, boats, and barges, who may have witnessed the events or possess CCTV footage.
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The IOPC was notified by the Metropolitan Police on Monday. Initial accounts have been taken from 10 officers involved, who are being treated as witnesses. On Wednesday, September 2, divers from the Met's Marine Policing Unit conducted searches of the canal. This was in an effort to establish the cause of injuries sustained by Mr Kelly and a Met officer while in the water. The IOPC has met with Mr Kelly's family to explain its role and will provide them with regular updates as the investigation progresses.
Questions this report answers
+Who was the man who died at Notting Hill Carnival?
The man who died has been named as Karnell Kelly, aged 25. He died after entering a canal during a police chase at Notting Hill Carnival on Sunday, August 31.
+What are the police investigating?
The Independent Office for Police Conduct is investigating the circumstances surrounding Mr Kelly's death. This follows an interaction with police officers near Harrow Road, after which Mr Kelly entered a canal.
+What is the IOPC asking for?
The IOPC is appealing for witnesses and anyone with CCTV footage of the incident to come forward. They are particularly interested in information from those present at the event or from nearby properties, boats, and barges.
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