Student rioters have reacted with shock tonight that Santa's helpers have infiltrated their ranks and have been recording names for Santa's naughty list.
Giles Godwin, President of the National Union of Students, says 'Of course, we were suspicious of the students on the march with pointy ears and curled shoes, but we just thought they were final year Computer Engineering students in Star Trek costumes'.
No comment from the Artic circle was available other than, 'is it my imagination or is it getting warmer this time of year?'