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City centre fireworks branded 'total and utter rip off' as visitors say display lasted just 'FOUR minutes'

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A firework display was branded a 'total and utter rip off' following complaints over queues and a 'four minute' pyrotechnics show.

The display, hosted by Freight Island in Manchester, was billed as being a 'spectacular' event based at Mayfield Depot, in the city centre.

But some of those who attended the event on Saturday night (November 4) claimed it was a 'total and utter rip off' and a 'big disappointment', claiming the firework display lasted for just four minutes, with a lack of other entertainment.

Beth Jones, 38, had travelled into the city centre from Glossop and attended the event with friends. She had paid £12 for a ticket and said didn't believe the display represented value for money. READ MORE Fireworks launched at police as 'more than 100' gather on Manchester street READ MORE 'I went to the new restaurant on a quiet Greater Manchester street that's one of the UK's best - and found an absolute bargain' She told of how she booked to attend at 5.30pm, which gave ticket holders access to the venue until 7pm - however said the display didn't begin until around 6.30pm.

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