A Halloween event in Nottingham city centre was bought forward on Sunday (October 25) to avoid cancellation due to a tier 3 lockdown coming into force on Thursday (October 29) at midnight.

Dressed up party-goers enjoyed a fire breathing performance on Tollhouse Hill in Nottingham city centre, UK.

"At 10 pm the bars emptied as expected and the streets were packed with people. At a nearby tram stop, a number of people appeared frustrated by the lack of social distancing whilst queuing for a tram," the filmer told Newsflare.

The tier 3 lockdown will force all venues which do not sell a "substantial meal" to close.

A Halloween event in Nottingham city centre was bought forward on Sunday 25th October to avoid having to cancel due to a tier 3 lockdown coming into force on Thursday 29th October at 00:00. The lockdown would force all venues which do not sell substantial meals to close.

The Halloween event was popular amongst students from Nottingham Trent University and the University of Nottingham. Revellers were seen in costumes such as minions and 80s disco'ers.

At 10pm the bars emptied as expected and the streets were packed with people. At a nearby tram stop, a number of people appeared frustrated by the lack of social distancing whilst queuing for a tram.

The tier 3 lockdown will also mean households must not meet other households indoors or out and only essential travel is permitted.