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Why are arrests rising?

The story notes this is the fourth consecutive year arrests have risen at Notting Hill Carnival. This trend could be due to various factors, including increased police presence, more effective policing methods like facial recognition technology, or a genuine rise in certain types of crime. Understanding the specific reasons is complex and often debated by authorities and community groups.

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