What changed in this update
Karnell Kelly, 25, died in hospital after entering the Grand Union Canal off Kensal Road, west London.
Event intelligence
2026 Notting Hill Carnival
2 connected story threads
Current state
The 2026 Notting Hill Carnival has concluded; police reported more than 550 arrests and weapons seizures, and Karnell Kelly, 25, died after entering the Grand Union Canal while fleeing officers near the event.
Grounded in 4 reports across 2 sources
What changed
Police identified the man who died near the 2026 Notting Hill Carnival as Karnell Kelly, 25, and the canal as the Grand Union Canal.
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Source coverage
Source reports
Sky News – UK Sky
Man who died after entering canal while fleeing police at Notting Hill Carnival is named
BBC News – UK BBC
Man who died near Notting Hill Carnival is named
Karnell Kelly, 25, died in hospital after entering the Grand Union Canal off Kensal Road, west London.
