A British man was arrested yesterday at Disneyland Paris after he allegedly tried to marry a nine-year-old girl in front of dozens of fake guests.

The suspect, 22, was allegedly the 'groom' at the bizarre staged ceremony which took place at dawn in front of the Sleeping Beauty castle.

He later told police the aim had been to make a video for social media.

Park staff were shocked to see the child, along with her family and a large number of attendees, turn up for the event.

Police arrived on scene and took the man into custody along with the girl's 41-year-old mother, who is believed to be Ukrainian.