A Huntingdonshire town's Christmas tree is back up and running after a wine bottle was found inside, causing the tree to topple down.

On November 24, one day after the town's Christmas lights switch on, the organisers behind the event were forced to take the Christmas tree down after a wine bottle was discovered inside the structure.

Adela Costello, Chair of Ramsey Christmas Lights, said: "A person or persons decided to create a hole by moving branches to gain access to the centre of the tree.

"In doing this they also moved sandbags that weighted down the frame. A bottle of wine, ¾ empty was left there.

"The removal of the sandbags placed the tree in a vulnerable position, susceptible to the wind, with the unfortunate result."

The tree was dismantled the day after the lights switch on.The tree was dismantled the day after the lights switch on. (Image: Ramsey Christmas Lights) The tree was dismantled and the frame was then taken to a local welder. 

Adela added: "This is a very disappointing outcome for the committee and people of Ramsey."

However, on November 26, the tree was put back up and the town is once again shining bright.

The tree has now been switched back on.The tree has now been switched back on. (Image: Ramsey Christmas Lights) The organisers shared the happy news on social media that the tree was back up.

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In a post on Facebook, they said: "Ramsey is shining bright again tonight.

"The biggest thank you to Roy & his team for fixing the damage caused to the tree & returning it home.

"Please can we remind all please do not touch the tree. If you see anything out of place, please drop us a message.

"And again, thank you for our volunteers coming out this cold evening to have it shining bright again."

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