Oxford Street officially pedestrianised as first images released of London's iconic attraction

Oxford Street has been officially pedestrianised, with first images revealing the transformed car-free shopping street. Almost a kilometre of the iconic West End destination is now closed to traffic ahead of Christmas. As one of the world's busiest shopping areas, it attracts half a million daily visitors who spend approximately £3.1 billion annually. London Mayor Sadiq Khan aims to establish the area as a top global tourist destination, comparable to the famous Times Square.