Netflix down in UK: Users complain of UI-800-3 error message on screens

Netflix appears to be down for some of its users, leaving them unable to watch content on the subscription service.

People attempting to binge-watch their favourite movies and TV programmes are seeing an error code reading: "ui 800 3".

While able to load their Netflix homepage as normal, this has left them unable to watch any content.

According to reports on social media the problem is particularly prevalent in Europe.

Netflix users have taken to social media to report the problem.

Some have been left very distraught.

Others wondered when the problem would be fixed.

Netflix took to Twitter to tell users that the service was up and running again.

No explanation has been offered as to what caused the service to go down, Netflix has been contacted for comment