A pub landlord was made to run 10km carrying a pumpkin after he was caught using it to cheat in a giant vegetable competition.

Paul Koffman, 42, was struggling to grow his own pumpkin so he went to the shop to buy one instead.

But he was rumbled by his fellow giant vegetable growers. As punishment, they made Paul run more than six miles carrying the offending 14lb pumpkin through the streets.

It was horrific carrying a 14-and-a-half pound pumpkin. Paul Koffman

Paul Koffman nears the finish line Credit: Wales News Service

Paul organises the annual giant vegetable growing competition at his pub the Cross Keys at Llanfynydd, near Mold.

The dad-of-two took part in the Flintshire 10km after his customers and staff called him out for foul play.

Paul came first in his age category and raised more than £100 for Nightingale House hospice.

Laura Parry, the hospice's area fundraising manager, said they were "absolutely thrilled" with Paul's support.