Security Expert Daniel Lewkovitz says planning in advance for New Year’s Eve celebrations is “key to a happy New Year”, because “nothing ruins a night more than people having a bad time”.
Mr Lewkovitz told Sky News the “controversial” fireworks are going ahead, and it is vital to “take precautions when it comes to dealing with the activities of a large
crowd”. “This means planning everything from transport, knowing where everyone is in your party at all times, and knowing what to do if things go wrong,” he said. Image: Getty
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