Mounted police were seen patrolling the iconic Carnaby Street in London as it was left deserted on the first day of England's second lockdown.

Footage filmed on November 5 shows the empty shopping street - which would usually be filled with shoppers - as all non-essential shops are closed in the capital and across the country.

The lockdown will last until December 2.

Carnaby Street in Central London is so quiet and looks almost sad, with all the colour and life you usually associate with this vibrant, fashion street.

Carnaby Street in Central London is so quiet and looks almost sad, with all the colour and life you usually associate with this vibrant, fashion street.

On the first day of lockdown amid all the closures, Carnaby Street in Central London is so quiet and looks almost sad, with all the colour and life you usually associate with this vibrant, fashion street.

On the first day of lockdown amid all the closures, Carnaby Street in Central London is so quiet and looks almost sad, with all the colour and life you usually associate with this vibrant, fashion street.

On the first day of lockdown, Carnaby Street in Central London is so quiet and looks almost sad, with all the colour and life you usually associate with this vibrant, fashion street.