A VIRAL picture apparently showing Christmas lights in Oswaldtwistle in a phallus-like arrangement is a HOAX.

The photo shows festive lights, including a candle and baubles, in an unknown location and is being widely circulated online.

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Although Twitter users were quick to poke fun at the display, the lights in Oswaldtwistle have not yet been turned on.

A quick image search also revealed the image to be old.

Coun Peter Britcliffe said: “I’ve seen the photo, and it’s some sort of hoax because Oswaldtwistle’s lights aren’t even up yet.

“I suppose somewhere people will find it amusing, but I don’t think even Hyndburn Council could make a mistake like this.

“The lights we have in Oswaldtwistle are usually very nice indeed. Someone has obviously spotted something somewhere and is having a laugh at our expense.

“But we will have the last laugh on Sunday when we switch on our lights.”

 

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