Notting Hill Carnival emergency as boy, 8, vanishes after becoming separated from parents

Notting Hill Carnival emergency as boy, 8, vanishes after becoming separated from parents Shawn, aged eight, was reported missing after being separated from his parents at Notting Hill Carnival on Monday afternoon, the Metropolitan Police said An eight-year-old boy has vanished after being separated from his parents in the crowds at Notting Hill Carnival. Police are urgently appealing for the public's help to locate Shawn, who was last seen at around 4:42pm today (Monday), August 31, on Wedlake Street, near to Kensal Road. He is described as black, 3ft 8in tall, and was wearing black shorts, a black top and a hat. Officers say they are becoming "increasingly concerned" for the youngster's welfare, with extensive enquiries underway to locate him. Anyone who has seen Shawn, or may have information about his whereabouts, has been asked to contact the Metropolitan Police immediately. Commander Charmain Brenyah, from the Metropolitan Police Service, said: "We are becoming increasingly concerned for Shawn's welfare due to his young age. "Notting Hill Carnival is an extremely large and busy event, and officers are carrying out extensive enquiries to find Shawn and reunite him with his family as quickly as possible. "We are asking anyone who has seen Shawn, or who has any information about where he may be, to contact police immediately." Anyone who has seen Shawn, or who has information about his whereabouts, is asked to call police immediately on 999, quoting reference 5794/31AUG26. Thousands flocked to west London today as the Notting Hill Carnival marked its 60th anniversary. DJ's, drummers and performers took to the streets while elaborate costumes and floats made their way through the neighbourhood as crowds gathered to watch the parade. At 3pm, celebrations paused for a 72-second silence in memory of the 72 people who died in the Grenfell Tower fire in 2017. This is a Breaking News story. You’ll be more likely to see our stories when any big news breaks in future by simply by clicking this link. You can also join The Mirror’s WhatsApp Community or follow us on Google News, Flipboard, Apple News, TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Threads - or visit The Mirror homepage.