'No major incidents' at Manchester Carnival with 11 arrests via facial recognition

Live cameras at the event triggered 34 alerts22:18, 10 Aug 2026There were no significant police incidents at Manchester Carnival this past weekend, Greater Manchester Police has said.‌Tens of thousands of people descended on Alexandra Park in Whalley Range on August 8 and 9 for the celebration of the Caribbean carnival, which dates back to 1971 and features a lively parade, live music, food stalls and funfairs.‌GMP said they were involved in 'multiple meetings' with stakeholders and partners to 'provide the most appropriate support for the carnival' and 'address any issues raised'.‌Click here to get the biggest stories straight to your inbox in our Daily NewsletterThis included Live Facial Recognition Technology, which the force has deployed around Greater Manchester in recent months, incl