13 brilliant photos from London's stunning New Year's fireworks show
Londoners said goodbye to 2015 and hello to 2016 with a fantastic fireworks display on the city's River Thames.
Landmarks such as Big Ben, Parliament, and the London Eye were at the centre of the celebrations.
Over 100,000 people packed out the banks of the river to watch the ticketed event while many more found other vantage points around the city.
3,000 officers from the Metropolitan Police were on duty amid fears of terror threats across European capitals.
Mayor of London Boris Johnson said the event was a great success.
Over 12,000 fireworks were used in the display which began as the clock hit midnight.
Fireworks explode around the London Eye.
Fireworks light up the London skyline and Big Ben just after midnight.
London's New Year's fireworks display is known the world over.
A total of 48 people were arrested on the night, the Met Police said.
A spot in one of the 'pods' on the London Eye is arguably the best place to watch the fireworks.
For the first time, the display had a charity partner, Unicef, with the aim of raising money and awareness for children around the world.
On New Year's Day Londoners will again head to the streets to watch the traditional New Year's Day parade through the capital.
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