In London, the transition from old to new is chaotic as revelers try to encroach on an area restricted to paying guests. Around 10.45pm they push down fences at Westminster Station to get a better place to watch the fireworks. Not only do they walk in without paying, they also bypass security and bag control. Various images show how officers and stewards are powerless in the face of the crowd.
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The moment when hundreds of people break through security during New Year’s Eve in London
