Arrest made as police clamp down on 'scary clown' craze in Shropshire
A teenage girl was last night arrested in Madley as police across Shropshire clamp down on the latest 'scary clown' craze.
The girl dressed as a clown was arrested yesterday evening for Public Order Offences.
The outfit was confiscated by police.
Brookside SNT Officers busy, they've arrested a Clown for Public Order Offences in Madeley #not funny pic.twitter.com/W2Gdys8FXf https://twitter.com/brooksidecops/status/786665382547521536
In Shrewsbury, two clown masks were seized by police officers patrolling along the canal path in Castlefields.
Two Clown masks seized on canal towpath Castlefields pic.twitter.com/ixF2Bf5nPq https://twitter.com/ShrewsburyCops/status/786638388178853888
Yesterday police warned pranksters they could face arrest as reports of creepy figures dressed as clowns continue.
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."
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.
Childline has warned that the 'clown' craze must be stamped out as terrified youngsters turn to its helpline.
The charity received 120 calls from children scared by the fad of people dressing up as creepy clowns to frighten passers-by.
