In cities across the world, people gathered on December 31st to ring in the New Year at midnight.

In Manchester, things went a little differently, with celebrations beginning at four minutes past, thanks to a tram driver holding up proceedings.

The driver's vehicle was parked within the danger-zone where debris from the fireworks show might fall, so there was a lot of confusion, nervous laughter and booing before it was eventually moved.

In a video taken from the crowd, an announcer can be heard berating the driver:

"Right folks, just a small hitch. We're just waiting for the tram to go out. He's going to be sacked tomorrow that tram driver. Get out of the way of the fireworks, Mr tram."