Three mobile network goes DOWN across the UK

The Three mobile network has gone down across the UK leaving thousands of customers unable to access the internet or make phone calls.

First reports of a fault with the network were submitted to the DownDetector website at about 08:47 BST, with a flood of complaints coming in by 09:15 BST.

Of those reporting problems 52 per cent say it is with their mobile phone, 26 per cent are getting no signal and 21 per cent can't get access to the mobile internet.

A Three UK spokesperson said they were aware there was an issue with the network and were 'working hard to fix it' as quickly as possible.

'We know how vital communications are at the moment and are sorry for any inconvenience caused.'