'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.
Education Secretary: End this 'ridiculous' killer-clown craze
The Education Secretary says she's concerned by the 'ridiculous craze' of people dressing up as clowns to scare others, particularly outside schools.
Justine Greening has been visiting a school in Prudhoe, and attending a conference for teachers in the North East.
Police in our region have dealt with around 100 incidents relating to so-called killer clowns in the last 10 days:
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Event for sick children called off over 'killer clowns'
An organisation called Clown Doctors has been forced to cancel an event at the Great North Children's Hospital in Newcastle
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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
Northumbria's Police and Crime Commissioner warns clowns who frighten people and carry weapons could be jailed.