‘Killer clowns’ reportedly spotted in Belfast
One was arrested in Newcastle with a knife yesterday
Creepy ‘killer clowns’ have apparently been spotted around Belfast.
People on Twitter have been worked into a frenzy amid claims people dressed as creepy clowns have been seen around the city.
The craze, which started on college campuses in the US, now seems to have spread to UK soil.
Elsewhere in the UK, clown sightings have been rife in Newcastle, prompting Northumbria Police to issue a statement last night.
It said: “Tonight, officers have arrested a teenage boy in Blakelaw in possession of a bladed article in connection with one of such clown incidents.
“This arrest should act as a clear warning to others who are actively seeking to cause distress and potentially harm others.
“This behaviour will not be tolerated by Northumbria Police and extra officers will be on hand to offer reassurance and catch those responsible for any criminal offences which have taken place.”
Now the trend seems to have spread to Belfast, and people are not happy.
Clown spotted in Belfast in the past hour – apparently there is 2 running about…. #Clowns #Belfast pic.twitter.com/Tnnnjp07xr
— Kenny (@KennyAFC_) October 5, 2016
there's 3 clowns in belfast right now but there's probs more rip in fucking peace me
— 🙂 (@NOWAYLUCY) October 5, 2016
https://twitter.com/escapetyler/status/783475934770888705
A CLOWN WAS SPOTTED IN BELFAST I'M AFRAID TO LEAVE MY HOUSE AND GO TO COLLEGE
— Han 🥀 (@haannahhlouise) October 5, 2016
CLOWN ARE NOW IN THE BELFAST TOWN BAHAHAHAHA THEY ABOUT TO GET RUN THE FUCK OVER
— marcus | re:veronica is coming (@racgooncity) October 5, 2016
About to walk my dog in the BELFAST AREA, I hope a killer clown doesn't STAB me
— marcus | re:veronica is coming (@racgooncity) October 4, 2016
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