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In pictures: Leicester city centre lit up by giant monsters

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A purple monster at the top of a building
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If you've been to Leicester city centre recently, you may have spotted a spooky surprise or two lurking around - giant inflatable monsters.

Monster in LeicesterImage source, Leicester BID
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The huge creatures are up to 8 metres in height and have started popping up on top of buildings. It's to form a trail around the area in the run up to Halloween.

Monster at top of building
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There are nine monsters in total and the colourful beasts are aimed at attracting visitors to the city centre.

Purple glowing monster
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The playful glowing monsters all have their own names and include the likes of Slime Minister, Googly Glimpsers and Grim Fingers.

Monster in Leicester
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Some monsters have faces, while others - like Tentacle Terry here - are just hands or other limbs.

Glowing hands over top of building
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The trail opened on Monday and people can catch sight of the monsters for the next two weeks until 31 October.