Farage campaigns in front of misspelt constituency poster Published duration 5 December 2016

image copyright Sky News image caption UKIP's poster has the letter 'n' in the word Hykeham

Former UKIP leader Nigel Farage offered his support in the Sleaford and North Hykeham by-election in front of a misspelt party poster.

Speaking to Sky News in Sleaford on Monday, Mr Farage could be seen standing in front of a UKIP poster with a letter 'n' in the word Hykeham.

Mr Farage was visiting the constituency in support of UKIP candidate Victoria Ayling.

The by-election takes place on Thursday.

Mr Farage seemed unaware of the error as he spoke about Brexit.

BBC political correspondent Chris Mason was one of those to highlight the error on social media.

One user, @HelenAnne73 , tweeted: "Nice one @UKIP. Apparently I live in North Hykenham, not North Hykeham!!!"

Another, @richcrook85 , said: "Where is North Hykenham? Is it near North Hykeham?"

The BBC contacted UKIP, but is yet to receive a response.

Mr Phillips, who had held the seat since 2010, quit following what he described as "irreconcilable policy differences" with the government.

The full list of candidates for the Sleaford and North Hykeham by-election is:

The Iconic Arty-Pole - Monster Raving Loony Party

Victoria Ayling - UKIP

David Bishop - Bus-Pass Elvis Party

Jim Clarke - Labour

Paul Coyne - No description

Dr Caroline Johnson - Conservatives

Marianne Overton - Lincolnshire Independents

Ross Pepper - Liberal Democrats

Sarah Stock - Independent

Mark Suffield - No description