Soprano wardrobe up for auction

The items will be sold in New York on 25 June

Actor James Gandolfini is selling off the outfits he wore on TV drama The Sopranos to raise cash for charity.

The 24 lots for sale include a bloody outfit worn when Tony Soprano was shot by Uncle Junior which is estimated to fetch up to $3,000 (£1,500).

The mob boss's wardrobe will be put under the hammer at Christie's pop culture auction on 25 June in New York.

Proceeds from the sale will go to a charity that helps wounded US troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Soprano's signature white tank top, light blue striped boxer shorts, striped short robe and leather scuffs are also up for grabs and could make $1,500 (£760).

Other costumes will also be auctioned including a selection worn by other characters, including Junior Soprano, Paulie Walnuts and AJ Soprano.

It is hoped the whole auction will raise more than $35,000 (£18,000).

The award-winning show, which ended last year after eight series, centred on the life of a dysfunctional mob family in New Jersey.