London's New Year's Eve fireworks saw chaotic scenes as crowds of people stormed the event without tickets.
Videos shared on social media show officers and stewards for the event failing to stop the gatecrashers.
One video, which has been viewed three million times on TikTok, shows some tumbling to the ground in an attempt to avoid the police.
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A few officers can be seen trying to catch the crowds, but their efforts were mostly unsuccessful.
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A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police confirmed there were a number of incidents from 11.15pm to midnight.
Officers drew their batons to challenge a crowd who became aggressive, breaching the event at the junction of Storey’s Gate and Victoria Street.
It was also revealed that a small number of people were treated for minor injuries.
The event was held for the first time since 2019 on the south bank of the Thames, next to the London Eye wheel.
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The full statement from Metropolitan Police said: "Gates opened at 8pm and there were no reports of any significant incidents for the first three hours.
"From around 11.15pm until midnight there were a number of incidents where groups of people without tickets forced their way past hoardings and fencing.
"Officers worked quickly in challenging circumstances to support stewards in an effort to prevent crowds getting into the ticketed area and to maintain the safety and security of those already inside.
"At the junction of Storey’s Gate and Victoria Street, they had to draw their batons when a small but determined group who had pushed down fence panels in an attempt to get in became aggressive towards stewards and officers.
"A small number of people were treated for minor injuries."
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