CROWDS crashed through barriers in London last night as New Year's eve celebrations descended into chaos.
Shocking footage showed hundreds of people breaking through the fences in an attempt to see the fireworks at midnight, as police tried in vain to hold them back.
Clips posted on Twitter showed crowds of people, reportedly without tickets, forcing their way past cops on Westminster Bridge to make it onto the banks of the Thames.
The Met Police said in a statement that their officers had "worked quickly in challenging circumstances" to support the event stewards.
They also confirmed that a "small number of people" had been treated for minor injuries.
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Elsewhere in the city, a group of men clashed in a brawl in Piccadilly Circus.
One man appeared to brandish a smashed bottle as a weapon, while shocked families looked on in horror.
Children could be seen fleeing the area as the fight intensified.
There were also at least eight arrests across London in a chaotic night for cops, though none were confirmed in relation to the crowd control issues.
Thousands of Met officers were deployed as partygoers braved lashing rain for a boozy night out on the town.
Offences included assault on police, drunk and disorderly conduct and possession of an offensive weapon.
The force partnered with charity Safer Spaces to provide a location in Duncannon Street, central London for women and girls to go if they feel unsafe.
As the carnage unfolded in the capital, two police officers were injured in a collision with a Mercedes, which ran them over in the early hours of this morning.
The officers were hit by the grey Mercedes GLE Coupe in at around 5.25am in Bournemouth, Dorset.
Dorset Police confirmed that they suffered minor injuries and an investigation has been launched.
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Meanwhile, Avon and Somerset Police broke up a 200-strong New Year's Eve rave in woodland near Winscombe, Somerset at around 1am.
Arriving on the scene, officers found that the vast crowd had gathered as music boomed out from portable speakers, while parked cars blocked narrow country lanes.
A spokesperson for the force said: "One generator was shut down and officers prevented further access to the site.
"The music was turned off by the organisers by 7.30am and officers are directing people to leave the site in accordance with a direction under the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act of 1994.
"We continue to ask people to avoid the area as there is congestion on local routes due to an estimated 150 vehicles trying to leave, with several having parked blocking lanes."
Further north, two people were stabbed in a "serious assault" in Nottingham city centre.
A 24-year-old man remains in serious condition in hospital, while an 18-year-old man was treated for a leg injury.
Police are appealing for information and have launched an investigation into the horrific crime.
At least one person was also snapped being arrested in Swansea, Wales.
Meanwhile, the weekend even saw a walrus washing up in a Yorkshire harbour thanks to stormy weather.
Discussing the collision with the Mercedes, a spokesperson for Dorset Police said: "At approximately 5.25am on Sunday January 1, officers attempted to stop a grey Mercedes GLE... The vehicle failed to stop and made off toward Horseshoe Common.
"As the vehicle was leaving the scene, it was involved in a collision with two police officers. They sustained minor injuries."
Police are appealing for information and say that they believe the car's windscreen and driver side window were damaged.
Anyone who sees a car matching the description is encouraged to contact Dorset Police.
Those who wish to report anonymously can contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
