Parents on alert after reports of woman running through town in a scary clown mask

Pranksters in clown masks have been reported to police after terrifying children on the streets of Tonbridge in Kent. Parents have been issued a warning after a group of Year 7 Hillview School pupils were reportedly chased through the town by a woman donning a scary mask.



One concerned resident even called the emergency services to report the sinister sight in the High Street on Thursday. A Kent Police spokesman confirmed the force received a call about a woman wearing a clown mask approaching a group of school children.

He added: "Officers have reviewed the incident including checks of local CCTV and are satisfied no offences have been committed. The incident is not being treated as malicious, however anyone who still has concerns should call police." Headteacher of Hillview School, Mrs Elaine Buchanan, has sent an e-mail to parents warning them about the incidents.



In it she said staff are aware of two separate occasions where students have been approached by two people wearing black outfits and white clown masks. She added: "Students are already communicating with each other on social media and you may already be aware. Should you have any concerns, please contact the police direct, not the school. Students should let their parents know their whereabouts and that we have informed you of the situation."