Uday Hussein's pink Rolls Royce lent to police officers

Iraqi police officers will be able to enjoy luxurious wedding rides in the metallic pink Rolls Royce of ousted President Saddam Hussein's flamboyant son Uday.

Deputy Interior Minister General Ibrahim Ahmad has offered the car to police officers and ministry officials when they marry, said a ministry spokesman.

The move was meant to honour their work, he said.

The 2000 model Rolls, captured days ago from a gang trying to sell it, had been Uday's "favourite car among his collection of hundreds".