HAPPY HALLOWEEN


Gwent Police is working to help make this Hallo’ween and Bonfire night trouble-free.If you don’t want to be disturbed this Hallo’ween, then you can download ‘No Callers Please’ pumpkin signs from the Gwent Police website to display in your window.

You can also pick them up from the Crime and Disorder Reduction Officer at your local police station.

Posters are being delivered to local schools, asking pupils not to disturb anyone with a pumpkin in their window.

Shops have also been asked not to sell eggs or flour to anyone under the age of 18, in the lead up to 31 October.

Police patrols will be increased and officers will be focussing on ‘hot spots’ for anti-social behaviour to ensure local residents aren’t disturbed, and to confiscate any illegal items.

Sergeant Rob Davies, said: “We have had a lot of support from local shops and parents to help make Hallo’ween an enjoyable occasion, and not one that the minority of people use to intimidate others. What some consider fun can be extremely frightening to other people and it’s important that is explained to children. Last year we saw a 55% reduction in the number of calls relating to anti-social behaviour and the throwing of eggs and flour on Hallo’ween night, when compared to 2007.

“To help make this Hallo’ween just as enjoyable, I would encourage parents to make sure they know where their children are going and who with, and that they don’t have access to items such as eggs or flour. If they are going trick or treating, then they should always be accompanied by an adult.”

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