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Schoolboy, 15, stabbed with ‘Zombie Killer’ knife at Notting Hill Carnival as 440 revellers are arrested during violent clashes

DANIEL COLLINS
Sam Christie

Published: 23:56, 29 Aug 2016
Updated: 12:11, 30 Aug 2016

A TEENAGER was left fighting for life after being slashed with a Zombie Killer knife at Notting Hill Carnival.

The boy, 15, was rushed to hospital where he underwent surgery on his stomach as Europe's biggest street party erupted into the worst violence in a generation.

He was among six people stabbed and is now in a stable condition.

A young female reveller is seen collapsed on the pavement as violence erupted at the Notting Hill Carnival — A young female reveller is seen collapsed on the pavement as violence erupted at the Notting Hill CarnivalCredit: Euan Cherry / UPPA

One man was kicked and punched on the floor as violence broke out at the Notting Hill Carnival on Monday

Europe's biggest street festival saw thousands descend onto the streets of London — Europe's biggest street festival saw thousands descend onto the streets of LondonCredit: B5302

Police stepped in to break up the tensions in West London on the second day of the carnival — Police stepped in to break up the tensions in West London on the second day of the carnivalCredit: B5302

Meanwhile, Lily Allen dramatically collapsed at the carnival after a drinking and smoking binge.

A total of 440 people were arrested over the Bank Holiday Weekend as thousands of revellers descended onto the streets for the annual party.

Zombie knives have been banned by the government as ministers crack down on the blades.

But while most revellers enjoyed the boozy party peacefully, pictures emerged of violence kicking off on the capital's streets.

One man can be seen being punched and kicked on the floor by a group of four men.

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Three police attempt to break up the fight and eventually lead one man away

A plush black Audi car was later daubed in paint by an unknown vandal.

Of the 245 arrested on Monday, 122 were for drug offences while a further 60 were taken in for possession of a knife.

More than 400 arrests were made over the course of the annual festival, the Met Police said

One man was eventually led away by an officer following the flare up — One man was eventually led away by an officer following the flare upCredit: B5302

But for most the atmosphere was more light-hearted. This reveller took a rest from the festivities on the roadside — But for most the atmosphere was more light-hearted. This reveller took a rest from the festivities on the roadsideCredit: London News Pictures

While this youngster needed a hand from his mates to get back home — While this youngster needed a hand from his mates to get back homeCredit: London News Pictures

Eleven revellers were arrested for assaulting police.

But for most the festival was a chance to let their hair down.

One police officer was filmed gyrating with two laughing dancers.

Danielle Crossley, 19, recorded the clip.

She said: “Even police officers need to have a little fun now and again.

“He looked a little but uncomfortable.

“But well done to him, he joined in with the spirit of the carnival and everybody enjoyed the moment.”

A reveller's face is covered in blood — A reveller's face is covered in bloodCredit: Getty Images

Eleven revellers were arrested for assaulting police — Eleven revellers were arrested for assaulting policeCredit: Fame Flynet

Thousands enjoyed the huge street festival that weaved its way through West London on Sunday and Monday — Thousands enjoyed the huge street festival that weaved its way through West London on Sunday and MondayCredit: Alamy

Medics treat a woman seriously injured after being hit by a bottle — Medics treat a woman seriously injured after being hit by a bottleCredit: Fame Flynet

The annual event has become a staple of London's party calendar — The annual event has become a staple of London's party calendarCredit: London News Pictures

These two women let their hair down as they paraded through the streets of Notting Hill — These two women let their hair down as they paraded through the streets of Notting HillCredit: Getty Images

A black Jeep is splattered in orange paint — A black Jeep is splattered in orange paintCredit: SWNS:South West News Service

Mounds of rubbish line the streets following the huge party — Mounds of rubbish line the streets following the huge partyCredit: SWNS:South West News Service

A woman sweeps up the mess left on the street — A woman sweeps up the mess left on the streetCredit: SWNS:South West News Service

Cops seized a large 'hippy crack' canister at the carnival — Cops seized a large 'hippy crack' canister at the carnivalCredit: SWNS:South West News Service

Chargers and balloons were also recovered by police during the biggest street party in Europe — Chargers and balloons were also recovered by police during the biggest street party in EuropeCredit: SWNS:South West News Service

Onlooker Rodrigo Tenreiro, 29, added: “Everybody was having a great time and the girls spotted the policeman stood at the side.

“He looked a bit bored, so they just wanted to spread the carnival atmosphere.

“I’ve never seen a policeman get as flustered as that.

“But clearly he was having a great time.

“You might even notice a cheeky smile while the girls are twerking.

“I guess that’s what community policing is all about.”

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