Late October and early November is always one of the busiest times of the year for Humberside Police.
The force has reassured those enjoying Halloween celebrations and others not taking part, that any one intent on causing harm or committing offences will be held to account.
Chief Inspector Tom Stevens said:
“Throughout this period you will see additional police presence in and around your neighbourhood. We want everyone to enjoy themselves safely, and I want to remind the public that we will be there to deal with any incidents promptly.
“We will not tolerate anyone deliberately looking to harm others. This includes people being antisocial and behaving in ways which taunt or intimidate people including throwing things at houses, cars or other people.
“Whilst Halloween is a popular holiday, please be aware that not everyone wants to celebrate occasions like this and I would ask that those that are celebrating to consider their neighbours to ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable experience.
“For those who would rather not have trick or treaters visit their home, you can display our poster on your front doors or windows. I would ask parents and guardians to explain this to their children and make sure they don’t knock on these doors. Posters are available to download here or you can visit your local police station to receive a printed copy.
“We also have a poster for shops to display in their windows about the sale of items such as flour and eggs, which are commonly purchased by young people to use anti-socially on Halloween. We would encourage local shops to put these up and consider who they are selling these types of items to, as this will help to keep anti-social behaviour to a minimum.
“Most importantly, we will be working hard with our partners at the local authorities across our force area, alongside Humberside Fire and Rescue, to ensure everyone enjoys the Halloween and Bonfire Night period safely.”
