Clown is worried 'killer clown' craze could jeopardize his job

The 72-year-old from Erdington is sickened by the craze. Credit: BPM Media

He's spent his whole live dressing up as a clown and entertaining children, but following the 'killer clown' craze which is sweeping the nation, Tom Baker is worried it could threaten his business.

The 72-year-old from Erdington is sickened by the craze, in which people dress up as clowns and intimidate others. In the past week alone, Childline in Edgbaston has been contacted 26 times by children worried about 'killer clowns'.

Tombo, who has dressed up as a clown to entertain children for over 30 years worries it will have an impact on his job:

The 72-year-old is sickened by the craze. Credit: BPM Media

65-year-old Pat Cross also known as Pat The Clown when on stage, is the former president of the British Magical Society. He is concerned, but also optimistic:

The craze started in the USA, influenced by Stephen King's horror story 'It', in which a clown preys on children. The author has condemned the craze on social media.

The craze caught on in the UK, with people being targeted in the Midlands, including one mother who chased a clown out of the taxi office where she worked.

45-year-old Rita was confronted by the stranger when she was working alone on a night shift at ADT Taxis in Netherhall Road, Leicester. She scared the clown away after he entered the office and stood staring at her.: