Coca-Cola should reflect on whether it should stop its red truck tour as it hampers efforts to tackle childhood obesity, the chief executive of Public Health England has warned.

Duncan Selbie said local authorities which are allowing the signature red truck to stop in their towns and cities should "reflect on whether it's in the best interests of the health of local children and families".

The drinks giant's UK truck tour is now in its seventh year, visiting 42 locations.

It started on November 11 in Glasgow and will end in Lakeside, Essex, on December 17.

PHE said Coca-Cola is visiting some of the country's "tooth decay and obesity hot spots" during the tour.

"Big name brands touring the country at Christmas to advertise their most sugary products to children and boost sales does nothing to help families make healthy choices and wider efforts to combat childhood obesity and rotten teeth," Mr Selbie said.

"Local authorities celebrating sugary drinks in this way need to reflect on whether it's in the best interests of the health of local children and families."