A man has impressed the police with his Christmas tree on wheels during a local car meet.

Woodley man Sergiy Viktorovich Kosynskyy, 26, has pledged to spread joy through decorating his BMW with Christmas lights.

What originally started out as a joke with his neighbour quickly became a Christmas tradition, with this year being the third time he has gone through the painstaking ordeal of taping the lights to his car.

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At Reading Gate Retail Parks monthly meet up on Tuesday, December 19, Sergiy showed off his twinkling car, earning the attention of Thames Valley Police officers on patrol.

PC Clark and PC Foord were keen to take a picture with the car.

Sergiy said: "They absolutely loved it, said that they’ve seen it around and really wanted to get a photo with it.

"They thought it was really festive and couldn't see any issues with it."

The officers added: "at Reading Gate retail park this evening for the car meet making sure everyone is being sensible and staying safe! It’s all very festive here tonight