As a lifelong Ladbroke Grove resident, I have to say Carnival is the only chance the area gets back to being the fun, multi-cultural melting pot it was before the City banker-types from Surrey moved in so they could impress their friends with the W10/W11 postcode on their mail. Roll on, Notting Hill

Justin Thyme, Bangkok, Thailand

Martin, can you please make up your mind!

iain, bedford, uk

One million visitors and not one person was shot or stabbed, i think thats a pretty excellent statistic, well done to Londons police.

Notting Hill is a fantastic event, it's fun and it's cultural, it attracts tourists from around the world. We should be proud to host Europes biggest street party

T. S. , London, England

Stop Notting Hill Carnival being held again in London. Certain part of the society will always cause trouble no matter what?

Munna , London, UK

i was at the notting hill carnival riot in 1987 . never again.

what a waste of police resources. why is there always trouble at this ? is there something in the water around the area ?

frank, swindon, uk

I went and thought the overall vibe of the place was great.Not something i could do every day but will most probably attend next year.Food was brill and the underground trains ran quite well and staff did a good job at guilding folks to less busier parts of the trains.overal very impressed

Jack_mj, herts, UK

I am glad to see the carnival showcases black culture in its entirity.

peter, limassol,

Why is this being suppressed?Why is this not headline news?
This is racism in reverse and the opposite of censorship which one get's with weak governments and regimes.
This is not Soweto.We do not have to put up with this sort of thing on our streets.
If this was English the polics would ban it.

james allen, manchester, england

I was at both days of Carnival and the police did an amazing job. Hugely proactive in taking trouble-makers out discretely and without causing trouble. The whole event was well-policed, it is a shame for everyone (esp the police) that this small amount of trouble is what will be remembered.

Greg, Notting Hill, UK

Come on people be fair, its not the rioters fault, gang violence is all due to a lack of black role models, oops sorry that was last months excuse, i think this months was lack of funding for youth clubs or something,
Still, the estate was lovely and quiet this weekend.

scott, london,

The brief news item here looked like heavy handed cops once again, is this right?

Dave Farmer, Broxbourne, England

I attended carnival this year and felt it was a fantastic blend of different cultures, exchanging smiles and appreciating the diverse range of costumes and enjoying the many genres of music as soca, cadence, salsa, steelpan and drumming acoustics. It was a very positive carnival this year.

Sonia, Essex, England

What an amazing party! i think the carnval is a celebration of culture, diversity , music and costume lots of fun. I can't see that it is a waste of tax payers money when it must generate millions of pounds for London. Can' wait for next year

S Sandhu, London, uk

Returned home yesterday to my flat in Ladbroke Grove. Neighbour had been mugged, cans strewn all over the place and a broken fence; oh and someone had used the basement as a toilet, great ! OK lots of people had a good time, but at what cost to local residents?

Andy, London,

I've been going to carnival since I was 15 and now I'm 42! I remember when there was a lot of trouble. This year was policed well, I felt safe and had a good time. I agree that a few mindless idiots mess it up for everyone, but you find idiots everywhere!! It would be a shame to ban it.

Sarah, Grantham, UK

Explain the maths to me Sir Ian Blair: 40 men threw missiles at policemen at Ladbroke Grove.

33 arrests were made throughout the entire carnival.

How many of the 40 missile throwing, threatening, criminal vermin were arrested, charged, and will be prosecuted for their actions?

Zero? AGAIN??????

Laura Roberts, London, UK

What a waste of taxpayers money, they should have cancelled the Notting Hill Carnival this year as there is always trouble at it and spent the money that was used to Police it on an open top bus tour for the British Olympic Athletes - they are the ones worth celebrating.

Tom, London, UK

we expressed horror at the heavy-handed tactics of the chinese police leading up to their olympics. soon the world will look in horror at how helpless our london police are. notting hill carnival is a window into how little respect these thugs have for law and order. Beijing is a safe city.

frank, slough, england

i was one of the first aiders at nottting hill and i feel the event evacutation of all vechiles was handed well and as a result injuries and serious attacks were prevented.

Claire, Romford, UK

Why all the hype about Notting Hill? Carnivals go on all over the the country and there's rarely any trouble. Bridgwater in Somerset has been going since 1605.

Don, Glasgow,

Did any of you actually go to the Carnival? I found it quite cheering. Children everywhere. Mothers pushing prams in time to the music. Rarely does London's diversity come together so cohesively. But you disagree. Perhaps you went to a different carnival? Or just read the papers and opined.....

Simon, London,

i went to the carnival on monday and have to say it didnt have a nice vibe as it got later. however i have been for the last 3 years and always had a brilliant time, i dont think it should be banned at all, it is a celebration of culture, what kind of message would banning it send out?

phoebe, London, UK

It was my first time at this event.It was the worst carnival or open event I've ever seen.No one seemed to care about the actual parade.Everyone was more concerned about drinking booze and getting high!There were too many loose crowds.I'm suprised this event is taking place every year.

Onur, London,

I dont see the young people there armed with shields, helmets and truncheons and systematically charging at people and lashing out at the nearest ones, even if they were not involved. The police acted with characteristic thugishness.
The Riot police love these events as they can use extreme violenc

Spencer, London, England

Ban the carnival, its a waisted expense and does not do what it is set up to do. Why spend all this money cleaning up bear cans and food from the streets when hospitals in london are dirty!! I think that the police need more funding and power. Divert the money for more urgent needs!

frankie, london, uk

Some people say what is the point of these celebrations, the same is said about Gay Pride and other minority events. The point I say is to bring communities together, to show unity working towards progress and better understanding. We cannot give in to bullying from either the minority or majority!

Robert, Wakefield, UK

"Officers came under attack for two hours " , are we all going mad , give them guns and they can shoot the offenders , that would make them think twice ...the Spainish police would never put up with this

Andy Jennings, chalfont st peter, England

This is nothing. Wait until 2012. Leytonstone and other parts of east London will be a paradise for muggers.

John, London,

Yes ban the carnival. But only after we've banned football. And pubs.

Every single day of the year British people commit acts of violence.

Ben, above,you assumed all violent people in London were at the carnival, then?

Sorry, you were wrong - keep watching your back.

Dan Wright, Portsmouth, England

Is this carnival really worth the money tax payers have to fork out on the Police bill? I think not...

Victoria, OXON, uk

Back to normal in Notting Hill ... and everywhere. Damn.

John, London NW1, England

Explain the maths to me Sir Ian Blair: 40 men threw missiles at policemen at Ladbroke Grove.

33 arrests were made throughout the entire carnival.

How many of the 40 missile throwing criminals were arrested, charged, and will be prosecuted and punished for their actions?

Zero? AGAIN??

Laura Roberts, London, UK

"No-one got stabbed and no-one got shot," she said. A real success then.

Its a real shame that this event which is meant to showcase Caribbean culture ends up in violent mayhem every single year.

Ian Jones, london, uk

How is it a waste of taxpayers money, Jayil, that innocent taxpayers were protected from the violence of a mob intent on causing harm? The only waste is that it should be necessary to spend it this way!

Yan, Linz,

I reckon the Police should have Paint-Ball rifles and pepper these losers...anyone found after the event with the dye on them gets banged up. Naturally the riot squad should be sent in, batons swishing around in windmills as well.

James, Oxford,

Ban the carnival...every year violence violence violence.

Peter, london, uk

Surprisingly unreported in the national press. Liverpool hosted Europe's biggest free music festival this weekend and only two arrests.

But we have long accepted that the media has a blanket ban on good news coming out of Liverpool.

chris , liverpool,

How much rubbish does this event generate and is the cost of clearing it taken out of the event income?

helen, Norwich,

This is not Europe biggest street party but Europe worst face. On february we were in Spain with my children and it was carnival there and I saw families with children, old people, youngsters and even people with their pets and it felt safe and civilized,not like this horror show full of gangsters.

Rachel, london,

Notting Hill carnival has overstayed it's welcome, they should bin it.

It does have it's uses though, as the area i live in was very quiet on Sunday, free from police sirens and loud cars thanks to most of the areas inhabitants going to the carnival. Maybe we could have a carnival every weekend?

Martin, London, ENGLAND

Ban this carnival, what's the point anyway when no decent citizen can enjoy it safely and children are nowhere to be seen. Every year the same story. Well done Police.

Anne, London,

Simple word: PUNISHMENT

About time people got tough and came down hard on these idiots

john, London,

every year some thing I don't think there ever has been a year when some one hasn't been stabbed murdered or riots, why don't we ban this or hold it as an organised ticketed event

katy, London,

sorry notting hill Tim???? Half the people in notting hill had gone away for this weekend, it is for people all over london...banning it is insane, do we want to live in a police state? I'd rather my tax spent on this any day!

CW, Notting Hill,

I agree just ban it. it's just a waste of time and money now. It used to be a fun event but now you take your life into your own hands just going. The trouble makers must be so proud of themself spoiling it for everyone else.

Benn, Aldershot, UK

There was practically no trouble at all during daylight hours (Monday), and I very was impressed with the way the Police handled the day. Nearly a million people turned up to this important, cross-cultural event, and 150 arrested? Puts it into perspective!

MH Media, Woking, UK

This is about a limited number (200) of gang idiots using the Notting Hill carnival as a Stage for their selfish egos and self inflated power.

Police had to react in the manner they did! I'm sure some gang members will put out some "victim card" of some sort to deflect away from their intentions

Rob Olivier, London,

It isn't just black youths who threw bottles but others too. I thought that there was a lot of tension that day and it was not a suprise when this trouble started. Most of the crowd were onlookers who were all too happy to experience the excitement. Perhaps we should question our own contribution.

Brian, London, uk

You have to consider this is a tiny minority; that the other 2m people had a great time and did not indulge in violence gets little attention. But to those who want to ban it: perhaps we should ban all football matches too? Or ban the Proms because people might drink too much Pimms and turn nasty?

John Edwards, London,

"No-one got stabbed and no-one got shot,"

Wahey!

Chris, Durham, Co. Durham

fantastic 2 days at carnival. the police did a good job.

elton, london,

Just seen the BBC news page- they've tried to hide it but eventually dug it up as a story in the 'England' news sub section.

You've got it wrong.

The BBC say the mobs of rioters attacking police that we can see in the news report arent doing that;

They're in a 'STAND- OFF'

Hilarious!

Jez W, Leeds,

Carnival this year was brilliant. It is a shame that this is what it'll be remembered for, mindless idiots behaving like fools, but no one got killed. Ban it? London would be a far sorrier place without it and those who help make it such a wonderful celebration of cultural integration.

Tom, London, England

I can't believe the small minded idiocy of the those who want to ban the carnival. This is now a 45 year old tradition. Was football banned when they had a problem with violence? I think not. The Police were part of the problem last night, heavy handedly closing off all ways out of the carnival.

Andrew, London, England

i really think this is a waste of tax payers money. the police could do better things with the allocated resource ie police the streets and try and reduce knife crime. What we don't hear is how much this two day party really costs us. It's time to revist and cancel this event. Colin London

Colin, london,

Why not be more efficient and just hold the next one in Wormwood Scrubs?

s masty, london, uk

Ban it. I as a Londoner do not want it.

Bernard Lawson, London, England

Jayil, I know, what a waste of police time! Taking care of people who wanted to have a good time in a festival atmosphere. the nerve!

What you really mean is, 'what a waste of money for those of us who do nothing but sit around and complain all day in our boredom.'

How typical.

Rene Moya, London/Los Angeles, UK/US

I found myself in the middle of the riot last night. Immature gangs of black youth were raining down bottles all over the place. We had to hide in someones garden as the police stormed the crowd

Respect to the police for once actually standing up to these idiots who ruined an otherwise great day.

Delroy wilson, London,

Whilst I can’t stand the thought of my taxes being used in such a frivolous manner,
I guess the up side to it all is; that I found it stress free to go about my daily tasks on Saturday and Sunday within ¾ of London.

A thought has occurred to me; possibly what we should look at implementing is a tagging system to all of those so called party – goers!

I’m sure that it would be a effective way of addressing Gun & Knife crime in London and a solution to wasting the tax payers money.

Any thoughts!

Carlo , London , London

The Carnival is more trouble and expense than its worth. I say ban it.

chris, brighton,

Haha I agree with Ben, can we have one every weekend? Sorry Notting Hill but the needs of London as a whole takes priority to your own! I wonder why we felt so much safer though. any ideas? Must have been the community service officers on patrol elsewhere...

tim, london, uk

The police were fantastic! No only did they take their crowd control professionally yet politely, they even acted as information officers. There was a significant presence and the 2 skirmishes I saw were dealt with in a matter of minutes. I have to say - well done!

Samantha Miles, Hammersmith, UK

What a waste of tax payers money !

jayil, london, uk

I'd like to find out if there was any drop in the overall crime statistics for the two days everywhere else in London?

It was really nice being in London over the weekend in "non festival areas".....

I didnt have to watch my back at all.

Ben, London, UK