Christmas tree meets premature end after fears it was on the verge of falling over

A Christmas tree in Somerset has met a premature end after fears it was on the verge of falling over.

The 20-foot tree in Wellington Square in Minehead was chopped down by fire crews after reports it was unstable.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said it had cut down and made the tree safe after the council had disconnected the tree's lights.