'Killer clown' pranks spread throughout North-East
The so-called 'Killer Clown' prank has spread throughout the North-East.
Police have reported sightings in Newcastle, Durham county and Brotton, on Teesside.
Knife-wielding clown spotted in Teesside village
Another 'Killer Clown' has been spotted in the North-East.
Police say they received a report from Brotton, a village near Middlesbrough, about a person wearing a clown mask and possibly holding a small knife.
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A Cleveland Police spokeswoman said:
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Event for sick children called off over 'killer clowns'
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Worrying details of 'killer clown' incidents
Police are asking parents to warn their children of the consequences of trying to frighten people in the 'killer clown' craze.
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Vera Baird: clowns face jail for threatening behaviour
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