Police patrolling the streets of the Capital over New Year have made 90 arrests, with the majority of individuals being picked up for drink related offence.
The Met has confirmed that, as of 6am on New Year's Day, 27 people had been arrested for being drunk and disorderly, 22 for assault, seven on suspicion of sexual offences, six people for drug offences, 10 for public order offences, and two for criminal damage.
With this year's fireworks a ticketed event, the public clearly listened to the advice of the Metropolitan Police Service and Greater London Authority to avoid central London without a ticket; with numbers lower than previous years.
Superintendent Robyn Williams said: "This year saw a change to proceedings with the fireworks ticketed. Our advice to the public was to avoid the area unless they had a ticket and they appeared to take this on board as we have seen lower numbers than in previous years.
"Officers worked hard, alongside stewards, to keep people safe during the event and ensure that everyone who came into central London to enjoy the fireworks was able to make their way home at the end of the night. The event passed off safely and appeared to be enjoyed by the crowd - the primary objectives of the operation."
Afterwards police joined others through the night to facilitate the clean up operation and bring the area back to normality in time for the New Year's Day parade.
Around 4,000 officers were on duty over new year to support fireworks organisers the GLA and their stewards; as well as working with colleagues from British Transport Police and other emergency services to keep the public safe.
