Primrose Hill NYE fatal stabbing: Pictures from the scene

Crowds congregated at Primrose Hill hoping to count down the seconds to the next year and watch the London New Year's Eve firework displays from the viewpoint last night (December 31).

However a boy, 16, was stabbed at 11.40pm.

Forensic investigators and police could be seen at a distance (Image: Joseph Reaidi)

Despite the best efforts of emergency services, the boy was pronounced dead.

Today (January 1), police have cordoned off every entrance to the park, with forensic investigators at the scene.

Police at Primrose Hill (Image: Joseph Reaidi)

A single forensic tent is in place near the top of the hill.

A white forensic tent can be seen from afar (Image: Joseph Reaidi)

Officers are also patrolling the area, with a heavy police presence.

Police and forensics (Image: Joseph Reaidi)

A male, whose age is not disclosed at this time, has been arrested on suspicion of murder. He was taken into police custody.

The Metropolitan Police say officers believe the area was “busy with people” at the time.

Police and a forensic investigator near an entrance (Image: Joseph Reaidi)

Footage shared online shows crowds of people gathered at the viewpoint at the top of the hill in anticipation of seeing the central London fireworks, despite there being no official displays taking place in the area.

This morning, litter is still scattered across the park as police comb the scene for evidence.

Police near the top of the hill (Image: Joseph Reaidi)

Days before the big night, Camden police stated the park would close at 1am. Signs are in place around the park notifying people that no one will be allowed in after that time.

A sign stating that the park would close at 1am (Image: Joseph Reaidi)

You can stay up-to-date with all the latest news of the Primrose Hill stabbing with our live-blog.