Comedian Peter Kay has been forced to postpone two shows at Co-op Live in Manchester due to the brand-new arena’s power testing falling “a few days” behind schedule.

The record-breaking stand-up comedian had been due to open the new venue – which is now the UK’s biggest arena – on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week.

The 50-year-old Phoenix Nights star said in a statement: “I’m truly gutted as I know how disappointing this will be for everyone with tickets, but obviously it’s a…