In pictures: lightning lit up London last night

Last night, Londoners were treated to an epic sky show thanks to a heavy storm that brought lightning bolts, booming thunder and torrential rain with it (the latter has been playing havoc with trains and tube lines this morning, THANKS FOR THAT). Forgetting about the soggy aftermath, here are some of your best snaps of the flashing capital.

In more sky-based pictures: 48 hot-air balloons floating over London.