Video: Cast of 'Star Trek Into Darkness' on the red carpet at London premiere

The cast of Star Trek Into Darkness were on the red carpet at the film's premiere in London last night. Chris Pine, Alice Eve, Simon Pegg and Benedict Cumberbatch were some of the actors at the event in Leicester Square.

Director JJ Abrams who was also at the premiere described the new instalment of the Star Trek franchise as 'thrilling, emotional and above all fun'.

The film will see Captain Kirk and his crew battle with a mysterious villain known as John Harrison, played by Cumberbatch, who is terrorising earth.

Star Trek Into Darkness is released in cinemas on Thursday 9 May