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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What changed in this update

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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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.

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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.

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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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