Donald Trump effigy burned in Edenbridge Bonfire Night celebrations

Tom Powell6 November 2016

A 36 ft effigy of Donald Trump was set ablaze in a small town in Kent to celebrate Bonfire Night.

The towering model of the Republican presidential candidate was stuffed with oil-soaked newspapers and torched by residents in Edenbridge.

Organisers of the event, which always picks out a celebrity to be its Guy Fawkes, said Mr Trump was the “overwhelming” favourite this year despite an unusually long list of candidates.

He was dressed smartly on his upper body with a tie depicting the US flag but wore nothing but Mexican-themed boxer shorts below the waist.

He also cradled the severed head of presidential rival Hillary Clinton in one arm, her hair immaculate but her face clearly in shock.

Edenbridge Bonfire Society spokesman Jeni Fox said beforehand: "We were spoilt for choice in terms of potential contenders with a shortlist of around 10 potential runners but the people's choice stole the vote.

Bonfire night: Donald Trump holds Hillary Clinton's head
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"We are literally helping Trump to live out his own catchphrase 'burn it down' by exploding the 11metre effigy as the opening act for our fireworks display.

"It only seemed fair that Hillary Clinton took some of the limelight, and we are sure the presidential candidates will be pleased to see they are both featured.”

Mr Trump beat disgraced former England manager Sam Allardyce and controversial X-Factor contestant Honey G to the honour.

There are just two days remaining before the US must decide between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton.

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