Bad Santa ... Father Christmas hops into a police van after the end of the parade, prompting some children to burst into tears. Picture: Wales Online Source: Supplied
CHILDREN were left sobbing and traumatised after seeing Santa hauled away in a police riot van after a family Christmas parade.
The not-so-merry incident occurred after Santa attended a holiday parade in Aberdare, Wales, before hopping into a police vehicle at the end, reports South Wales Evening Post.
Shocked children started crying when they saw Santa Claus apparently being taken away by police officers.
Furious parents have slammed the parade organisers for upsetting their kids.
“There were a lot of tears. People couldn’t believe it actually happened. My four-year-old cousin started crying, saying ‘Santa can’t bring me toys now,” said Jade Hughes, who said the shock ending to Santa’s day out ruined a “fantastic event”.
“It was very professional until that happened — a great family day but we were very let down by this error,” said Hughes.
Holiday shock ... Santa waves to children while taking part in the parade in Aberdare, Wales. Picture: Twitter/Deano4lyfSource: Supplied
“Santa was there with the reindeer waving his sleigh. Really nice. Then the police van reversed, the side door was opened. He got up, walked to the van, jumped in and took off,” said Hughes.
“Children started crying while some just looked on in disbelief. It was a fab event until then.”
However, cops say they were just helping Santa travel safely on his way back to The North Pole.
“Santa obviously has a busy month ahead. So when he asked if we could provide transport at the end of his sleigh ride through Aberdare town centre to help him get back to the North Pole, we were happy to oblige,” a South Wales Police spokesman said.
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