More than hundred ducks floating in potholes in Oxfordshire village Steeple Aston.

Residents of a small British village fed up with potholes have staged a very unusual protest.

Ruffled residents of Steeple Aston, Oxfordshire, put a small army of rubber ducks in rainfilled potholes last week to draw attention to the poor state of the of one of the village roads.

Steeple Aston Parish councillor Martin Lipson donated the ducks, which had previously been used for a charity event.

"We all met and we had bags and bags of bright yellow rubber ducks and luckily it was raining so the potholes were filling up perfectly for these ducks to have a little swim," Steeple Aston Parish councillor Helen Wright told the BBC.

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"Neighbours came out to see what was going on... cars were slowing down and asking us what was going on, cheering, and giving us the thumbs up.

Residents say the potholes pose a injury risk, and have accused authorities of "ducking the issue".

Oxfordshire County Council acknowledged the road was in poor condition, but denied the potholes were a safety problem.

The council's website stated any pothole the "depth of a coke can or the size of a dinner plate on a quiet carriageway" may need urgent attention.

A council spokesperson said the potholes in Steeple Aston would be fixed.

"When we have determined the most appropriate method of repair we will be in touch with the parish council to let them know what we will do and when," the council said.