It is "probably the best beer in the world" but that is no consolation to commuters after a Carlsberg beer lorry caused major tram delays this morning.

The lorry was illegally parked in George Street, causing the Croydon Tramlink central loop to be suspended between 8.17am and 8.57am.

A spokesman for Transport for London said illegally parked vehicles was a large problem for the trams and reminded drivers not to obstruct the tram route.

According to the latest update, the service is running with severe delays.