People visiting Primrose Hill in north London over New Year’s Eve are being told not to bring fireworks or lanterns.
The Met Police and the Royal Parks, the charity which cares for Primrose Hill, are working to stamp out any letting off of fireworks for the occasion.
Officers will patrol the park, which has scenic views of the London skyline, but is not an official viewing point for the fireworks, to remind revellers it closes at 1am on New Year’s Day.
Tickets are being sold for London’s official fireworks display, which will also be shown on BBC One at midnight.
A Royal Parks spokesperson said: “Having consulted with our key partners post New Year’s Eve 2023 we agreed that we needed a measured and balanced approach to managing the crowds that gather on Primrose Hill.
"We have always worked with the Metropolitan Police Service to try to deter people from coming to Primrose Hill on New Year’s Eve.
"Each year we remind people that the lighting of fireworks and lanterns is prohibited under the Royal Parks Regulations and we close the park, with the help of police and stewards at 01:00.
"This year, in addition to these measures, The Royal Parks has established a Safety Advisory Group (SAG) with multi-agency partners from the MPS, Camden Council, London Ambulance Service, London Fire Brigade and Transport for London.”
Schoolboy Harry Pitman was stabbed to death at Primrose Hill on New Year’s Eve last year.
A court heard the 16-year-old collapsed and died “almost immediately” after being stabbed in the neck at the popular beauty spot while enjoying a night out with friends.
