MAY Morning passed without any arrests despite record numbers turning out for the traditional Oxford event.

A crowd of approximately 27,000 poured onto Magdalen Bridge and High Street to mark the historic event on Monday morning.

But despite the enormous number of revellers congregating in the city centre, police confirmed yesterday that the celebration - welcoming the coming of spring - passed without incident.

The force said it would not be commenting further on the matter.

The event, which is steeped in centuries of tradition, started at 6am with the Magdalen Choir singing from the college’s Great Tower.

When the choristers finished their performance a peal of bells rang out over the city for about 20 minutes.

There was reportedly some issues with movement on the bridge at this point as the crowds began to disperse and head in different directions.

Oxford City Council, which on the morning itself spoke of dense crowds which dispersed relatively quickly, has yet to respond to a request for comment on these specific claims.

Otherwise, the morning’s celebrations went by without issue. Music and dancing were enjoyed in High Street and The Whirlies band performed on the steps of Broad Street in what has now become an annual tradition.

In Catte Street bagpipes accompanied Morris dancers and others who took it upon themselves to get involved with the festivities. Dozens of bars and restaurants opened early to serve breakfast and alcohol to the crowds.