THE Confederate flag has been raised at a burger van near Bicester and people have mixed views about whether it is acceptable.

The flag, which is controversial for many Americans today, was supposedly gifted to the owner of the burger van from a friend who lives in a southern state of America.

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The van is located on a lay-by on the B4100 near Caversfield.

A woman from Oxfordshire posted a photo of the flag hoisted up by the van on Facebook this morning, saying today is the third day she has seen it up.

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The post has since been shared onto the Bicester General Chat Facebook page and people have expressed their opinions.

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The 26-year-old woman, who has asked not to be named, said she reported the van to police at Bicester Police station but they cannot take it down.

She said: "They've spoken to him and explained the meaning behind the flag but he's expressed it was a gift from a friend in the southern states so for that reason they're powerless to get it taken down because no crime is officially being committed but I can speak to the council about it."

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Some people say the flag is offensive, represents racism and should be taken down, while others say it's not.

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