Police in Shrewsbury issue warning to pranksters as 'scary clown' craze continues
Police in Shrewsbury are warning pranksters they could face arrest as reports of creepy figures dressed as clowns continue.
There have been a numerous incidents in Shrewsbury involving pranksters dressed as clowns causing anti-social behaviour and public disorder.
A West Mercia Police spokesperson said: "Their irresponsible behaviour is causing concerns due to the fear their actions are causing children and innocent members of the public.
"We have adopted a zero tolerance to this type of behaviour; anyone caught terrorising the public in this sort of manner will face being arrested for public order offences.
"Officers will be patrolling the town and estates in Shrewsbury over next few evenings dealing with clowns causing a nuisance."
As Halloween approaches police are asking members of the public to seriously consider their actions as any incident involving using fear to scare other members of the public and vulnerable people will be dealt with robustly by police.
Anyone who is a victim or witness to incidents involving this kind of behaviour are encouraged to either contact police or call crime stoppers on 0800 555 111.
