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Santa Claus lookalike arrested after failing to turn up to court
A SANTA Claus lookalike was arrested after a no-show in court.
Police issued a mugshot of Jamie Tarling, 45.
A Santa Claus lookalike was arrested after a no-show in court
Police said he was not to be approached despite bearing an uncanny resemblance to Father Christmas
They said he was not to be approached despite bearing an uncanny resemblance to Father Christmas.
Officers revealed Starling, who was “6ft 4in, with grey collar-length hair and a thick grey beard” failed to attend court in Gloucestershire.
He was said to be in the Staple Hill area of Bristol.
Avon and Somerset Police later posted: “We’re very grateful to the person who saw our appeal and called in with information enabling officers to make a swift arrest.”
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One online user added: “Christmas came early for the cops.”
Father Christmas is a man of many names.
He also known as Santa Claus, Saint Nicholas and Kris Kringle.
