Warning that paedophiles could disguise themselves as ‘killer clowns’ this Halloween

PARENTS have been warned that paedophiles may disguise themselves as ‘killer clowns’ to prey on children this Halloween.

Children’s charity the NSPCC say the creepy craze could see “opportunist” perverts take advantage.

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The warning came after police shut down five schools following social media posts warning of “killer clowns” wielding baseball bats in Scotland.

A spokesman for the charity told the online: “We fear the recent creepy clown craze could see Halloween used as an opportunity to molest, intimidate or harm children.

"Creepy clowns are all trick and no treat.”

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The NSPCC revealed that in the past three weeks its ChildLine had been called 462 times by children terrified of creepy jokers.

Students were locked inside secondary schools in West Lothian and Forth Valley, Scotland, for several hours yesterday.

A spokesman for Police Scotland said: “Police Scotland is investigating after threatening communications were received at schools in the West Lothian and Forth Valley areas on Thursday, October 26th.

“Local officers are currently following a positive line of inquiry in an effort to identify whoever is responsible.”

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Earlier this month we reported how hospitals were potential targets in the “killer clown” craze after one was put on a “hit” list.

An Instagram account, Killer Clowns North East, posted a message about a “hit” to Newcastle’s Royal Infirmary.

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