A town’s Christmas lights have been branded a festive flop after being likened to sparkly underpants on a washing line.

This week, residents and visitors took to social media to point out out that the lights adorning Fleet town centre bear a striking resemblance to a row of knickers.

"I wondered where my underpants went after that storm," said Craig Titheridge on Facebook.

Stuart Ross suggested that the lights were a symbolic representation of "your council tax payment."

Louise Sinnett said: “They are literally pants.” While Kevin Harman joked: “Ah, so that’s where my three times a year light-up pants have gone.”

Another observer wondered if the lights were sponsored by underwear firm Sloggi.

Fleet Town Council has been approached for comment.