British authorities have confirmed the traditional New Years fireworks display along the River Thames will go ahead despite heightened security concerns across Europe.





Superintendent Jo Edwards said extra police would patrol London during the festivities.





"We will have an increased policing presence, including firearms officers, and we'll be supporting the event organisers and their stewarding company at the entrance and exits into the ticketing area," he said.





"And our policing operation, as I said, is designed to make people feel safe and secure and to reassure people, not frighten them."





