Charity apologises for run event noise complaints

The 5km fundraiser started at 05:30 BST

The organisers of a charity running event have apologised after receiving noise complaints.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance held its annual Runway Run at Southampton Airport on Sunday morning.

The 5km fundraiser started at 05:30 BST at the site near Eastleigh and received complaints from local residents about the noise of announcements and music.

The charity said: "Nobody likes to be woken up early on a Sunday morning, and we are sincerely sorry for any disruption."

It added: "Our intention was never to cause upset, but to raise vital lifesaving funds and share a positive moment with our community."

Around 1,500 people took part in the run

In a post on Facebook the charity clarified that "the wind carried the sound further than expected".

It said it will ensure next year's event is "more considerate of our neighbours".

The charity thanked the about 1,500 people that took part in the run and raised more than £80,000, which the air ambulance service said is "enough to fund 20 potentially life-saving missions".