A 14-year-old boy is recovering in hospital today after being shot in the leg as the Notting Hill Carnival drew to a close.
No arrests have been made and a forensic team were at the scene in Maida Vale, police said.
It is believed the teenager will be discharged from hospital later today. The end of the famous London street carnival was marred by violence as a 17-year-old also suffered a suspected gunshot wound and a man was stabbed.
Police found the teenager with a wound to his shoulder after hearing shots fired near Blenheim Crescent in Notting Hill, Scotland Yard said.
An arrest has been made in connection with the incident, police said.
The man, in his 20s, is in a stable condition following the stabbing in Westbourne Park Road. No arrests have been made.
Three people arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a stabbing in Ladbroke Grove on Sunday are still in police custody today.
Scotland Yard said there were 137 arrests yesterday, nearly double the 69 made on Sunday.
Yesterday, 220 allegations of crime were made, taking the total for the weekend to 336.
Deputy Assistant Commissioner Chris Allison said: "Sunday, traditionally children's day, passed off well and in the main without incident.
"Bank holiday Monday saw many thousands join in the event and have a great afternoon out.
"However, what we witnessed from 5pm that afternoon shows that there was a hardcore, mainly of young men, who came to Carnival not to enjoy the event but to fight, commit crime and cause trouble."
According to estimates some 600,000 people attended yesterday's festivities. Organisers said around 1.5 million people flocked to Notting Hill over the three days.
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