Batman performs daring stunt on London Eye

A man dressed as Batman stands on top of the London Eye, with the newly refurbished Big Ben in the background (Dominic Lipinski/PA)

A superhero stunt double rode on top of the London Eye ahead of the cinematic release of new film The Batman.

The Caped Crusader kept a watchful eye over the capital early on Monday morning from a high vantage point on the tourist attraction.