Matt Twist
Matt Twist is the head of frontline policing for the London Metropolitan Police, noted for his critical comments about the Notting Hill Carnival, expressing concerns about violence and safety at the event, which has sparked discussions about its future.
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Matt Twist commented on the intentions of many protesters at the event.
O imigrante como bode expiatório
Liechtenstein· 2025-09-17
Assistant Commissioner Matt Twist stated that many protesters came intent on violence.
Irony! Anti-immigrant protesters at Tommy Robinson's 'Unite the Kingdom' rally feast on Indian onion bhajis -watch
India· 2025-09-14
Matt Twist, the Metropolitan Police's deputy commissioner, stated that officers monitored the protest knowing it would be intense and potentially challenging.
Vinte e seis polícias feridos e 25 detidos em protesto de extrema-direita em Londres | Reino Unido
Portugal· 2025-09-14
Assistant Commissioner Matt Twist condemned the attacks on police officers as wholly unacceptable.
Far-right anti-immigration protests in London lead to clashes with police
United States· 2025-09-13
Matt Twist, the London Metropolitan Police’s head of frontline policing, was scathing of the carnival, associating it with significant violence.
I braced for impact at Notting Hill Carnival and was greeted by a joyous attack of the senses – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-08-26