A Royal Mail worker donned a Santa costume to complete a run and raise money for charity.

Sarah Homapour, 23, from Pinner, volunteered to take part in the Stroke Association Stroke Association’s Santa 5K Run in Richmond Park.

The organisation was picked as Royal Mail Group’s Charity of the Year, and the team raised more than £600 for the charity.

Ms Homapour said: “Nothing says it’s Christmas like dressing up in a Santa suit and running around London.

“I took part in the run because I wanted to support the fantastic work the Stroke Association does, and to ensure they can be there for families who are affected by stroke.

“Being joined by my colleagues made for a really fun experience.”

Gary Grange, from Royal Mail, said: “It’s fantastic to see fundraisers like Sarah and the team supporting our charity of the year and doing everything they can to help us to raise vital funds in aid of Life after Stroke grants.

“In the next two years, we want to raise at least £2 million for the Stroke Association, so that we can change the lives of thousands of people affected by stroke.”