What UFO? That's our Christmas party lights

Swindon Advertiser

SWINDON'S UFOs were nothing more than a Christmas party light show, says the man claiming responsibility.

Since December 11, Swindon residents have been keeping a close eye on the sky after student Chris Moran and his friends reported seeing a bright, silvery object scooting over the town.

But now events company director Simon Maddison has stepped forward to claim responsibility.

Mr Maddison, 39, from Purton, is director of Planet Pursuits, based at Purton House.

He says the UFOs were lights shown in to the sky to guide guests into Christmas parties at the Steam Museum.

"We were holding a theme party for 20 days in this workshop and had a light outside that radiates a massive beam," Mr Maddison said.