A controversial festive mural which was fitted above riverside cafes in south west London has been ripped down after shoppers branded it as ‘bonkers’.

The AI mural, printed on a giant PVC sheet, appeared to show a Christmas scene with Santa and animals enjoying the warm glow of the season of goodwill.

However on closer inspection the animals were disfigured and the display seemed more dystopian than celebratory.

The massive mural, which appeared above the Côte Brasserie restaurant and others on Riverside Walk, Kingston, was taken down at 6am on Thursday following dozens of complaints.

Among the surreal images depicted a dog with a bird’s head wading through partially frozen water and a snowman with human eyes and teeth is also depicted on the spine-chilling mural.

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