Swansong to tube boozing ends in assaults and arrests

Witnesses said the stench of alcohol on the network was overpowering and that people were "being sick all over the place".

The parties, attended by an estimated 2,000 people, began as light-hearted demonstrations against the new Conservative London mayor's alcohol ban.

Revellers, many in fancy dress, chanted anti-Johnson slogans. As the midnight ban drew nearer some began fighting and others vomited.

After fears of overcrowding and violent scuffles police closed stations at Liverpool Street Baker Street stations. Several trains were also cancelled due to damage.

A spokesman for British Transport police said people were arrested for offences such as assault, drunk and disorderly, assault on police, public order-related offences and drug offences.

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