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Man who died after entering canal while fleeing police at Notting Hill Carnival is named

A man who died after entering a canal as he ran away from police at the Notting Hill Carnival has been named as Karnell Kelly.

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Man who died after entering canal while fleeing police at Notting Hill Carnival is named

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Karnell Kelly, 25, died in hospital after entering the Grand Union Canal off Kensal Road, west London.

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2026 Notting Hill Carnival

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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.

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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.

In this event Notting Hill carnival returns to West London for 60th anniversary Earlier coverage

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Sky Published 4 September 2026

Man who died after entering canal while fleeing police at Notting Hill Carnival is named

BBC Published 4 September 2026

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.

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