An enormous blow-up Santa has been gunned down in a drive-by capturing within the US - with the deflating deed captured on video.

The unfestive act carried out in Lexington, Kentucky, left a gaping 46cm (18in) gap within the Father Christmas and raised considerations different related inflatable decorations could possibly be focused by the trigger-happy yobs, placing individuals in peril.

The Santa Claus, which had satisfaction of place in a pair's entrance backyard, had been introduced simply days earlier for $200.

But it's hoped with the assistance of thimble-fingered neighbours that this St Nicholas could possibly be stitched up and rise once more, offering some much-needed yuletide cheer.

Homeowner Donald Nelson stated: "Me and my spouse have been sitting on the sofa watching TV and we heard a small bang or no matter and he or she requested me to have a look.

"When I looked out the front door, we saw the inflatable had fallen over."

But it was solely when he reviewed his CCTV footage the truth of what occurred was introduced house.

Mr Nelson stated: "I went back and looked at our home security camera and it actually showed a vehicle turn around in the court and a sound that sounded like a firearm, shoot it.

"As quickly as that noise went off, the inflatable fell down."

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He added: "I mean, there's multiple neighbours that have inflatables too and I mean certainly they could be targeted also.

"If they've performed one, they will most likely do a number of.

"Hopefully people will have Ring cameras, security cameras, that will catch a licence plate or give us a better description of who's doing this."

Mr Nelson went on: "We've got some neighbours that can sew and have promised their services to help get him up and going again... I just beg people to check and see what your kids are doing.

"I hope this does not occur to anybody else.

"We don't want anyone to get hurt. It's not a cute, fun thing.

"This is, you already know, you are discharging a firearm at somebody's house."

NBC affiliate Lex 18 reported that Mr Nelson filed a police report however hadn't had any updates as of Saturday.

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