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Earl, 47, runs virtual London Marathon around West Park as Pink Panther

A man has run the virtual London Marathon around Wolverhampton's West Park dressed as the Pink Panther.

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Earl Edwards dresses at the Pink Panther as he makes his way around West Park, Wolverhampton, for his virtual London Marathon

Earl Edwards completed 30 laps of the park in the rain on Sunday, which took him seven hours to complete 26.2 miles.

The 47-year-old, from Codsall, raised more than £3,000 for charity Breast Cancer Now by completing the challenge, which was also his 10th London Marathon.

Earl said: "I started at 7am and finished about 2pm.

"The weather was terrible, the puddles were everywhere, all the kids were running up and wanting to get photos but it was good, it was a good experience.

"I've now completed my 10th London Marathon and I've been allocated a place for next year.

"I've raised over £3,000 for Breast Cancer Now.

"Because I work in a care home and do 11-hour shifts I haven't had time to train really.

"But it's all come together. I'll get the medal and T-shirt in the post.

"I've raised over £90,000 since I started fundraising for different charities.

"I'm feeling good now, I'm relaxing, putting my feet up."

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