Met Police issue travel warning ahead of New Year's Eve in London

"Police have asked Londoners to avoid certain areas as the force gears up for one of the busiest nights of the year. Met Police officers told New Year's Eve revellers to plan their night in advance, including checking Tube, bus and rail updates before leaving the house. The force asked people to consider attending local events rather than heading into central London, which will be awash with thousands of people ringing in the new year on Wednesday December 31."

"This is always one of the busiest nights of the year for us and working alongside our partners we start the planning many months ahead of time. We will be working closely with our emergency services colleagues to make sure Londoners and the huge number of people visiting the capital can welcome in 2026 in safety and security. Please help us by being responsible and only calling 999 in a genuine emergency."

"Officers advised people not to try to attend the sold-out mayor's annual fireworks event without a ticket. The view from the top of Primrose Hill Members log crimes from the call centre and also work within the Met's fleet services, as technicians and office staff responsible for servicing and dispatching police vehicles. Commander Nick John, who is charge of the New Year's Eve policing operation, said:"

Met Police have asked Londoners to avoid certain areas and to plan New Year’s Eve in advance, including checking Tube, bus and rail updates before leaving. People are urged to consider attending local, organised events rather than travelling into central London and not to attempt entry to the sold-out mayor’s fireworks without a ticket. Primrose Hill will be fenced off and people are asked not to go into the park. Commander Nick John said planning starts months ahead and emergency services will work together to ensure safety. The Royal Parks confirmed it can no longer provide required crowd control after the unit’s disbandment. The force asked the public to call 999 only for genuine emergencies.

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