A SALISBURY charity shop is appealing for donations using a life-size elf.

Sailors' Society staff spotted the elf this morning, after shoes, teddy bears and tea party essentials were scattered about the store.

A spokesman for the shop: "Cornered, the elf put his hands up and said he was looking forward to seeing what else he could cause havoc with if new donations arrived.

"If you can help the elf to have some more fun by donating more of your pre-loved clothes, toys, or other items, drop them into one of its five shops across the South or Sailors’ Society may be able to collect large donations."

Find out more at www.sailors-society.org/sailors-shop