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Ryan Fahey

'Blood-spattered' Brits in scary costumes haunt town to celebrate Halloween

Gangs of creepy Brits dressed in terrifying costumes swarmed city centres across the UK last night to celebrate Halloween.

Among the revellers spotted on Broad Street in Birmingham were killer clowns and knife-wielding convicts.

Other drinkers toned down the scares and came as glamorous policewomen, devils and Playboy bunnies.

One dressed in a Jason mask and boiler suit made a chilling gesture as he raised up his "zombie blade" behind a group of pub goers.

Another dressed as a convict in orange death row overalls was seen being escorted away by a bunny and an angel.

Several wore creepy wigs as the undead barged through pub doors through the night.

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A man in a boiler suit and a Jason Voorhees mask draws up his terrifying blade (SnapperSK)
An escaped convict is escorted away by a Playboy bunny and an angel (SnapperSK)

As the temperatures dropped to 9C, one lad who'd come as Batman's arch-rival Joker was seen making his trademark unsettling smile.

Halloween 2021 falls on Sunday this year, and drinkers are expected to celebrate spooky season all weekend.

Killer clowns with creepy wigs enjoyed a night out in the city-centre (SnapperSK)

According to The Sun, police have begged shops to restrict sales of flour and eggs to under-18s, fearing youngsters will go beyond decorating themselves.

In an open letter, Wiltshire Police's assistant chief constable Deb Smith said: "As we approach Halloween, I am writing to raise awareness of the potential increase in under 18s purchasing items such as eggs and flour from your store for the purposes of causing anti-social behaviour."

It comes as police beg shops to prohibit sales of eggs and flour to under 18s (SnapperSK)

She added: "We can’t stop shops from selling items, but we politely ask that you question yourself why a young person, or group of youngsters, want to buy boxes of eggs and bags of flour."

The scary celebrations across the UK come amid a surge in cases of drinks spiking.

West Midlands Police appeared to warn any would-be spikers of the severity of their crime if caught.

The force said: "Spiking is against the law. It’s a serious crime with serious consequences.

The celebrations come as cops warn revellers to be wary of spiking amid a rise in cases (SnapperSK)

"People are more aware of spiking than ever before so perpetrators are more likely to be found out."

They urged anyone who thinks they've been spiked to make it known to venue staff, alert friends, or tell the cops.

Using the code-word 'Angela' at bars will let staff know the woman feels at risk, unsafe or threatened.

If women feel unsafe at a bar or club this weekend they are advised to used the code-word "Angela" which will alert bar staff (SnapperSK)
Some revellers turned down the scares and dressed up as bunnies and glamorous devils (SnapperSK)

Earlier today, two teens clad in Halloween getup were killed while driving to a part y.

Another four people were injured in the horror crash in Peham Down, near Tidworth, Wilts, yesterday.

Witnesses, including soldiers from a nearby barracks, pulled the occupants - wearing Halloween costumes and make-up - from the car, a source claimed.

Meanwhile, a man's Halloween prank was a little bit too believable after cops turned up at his door.

Cops in Urmston, Greater Manchester, responded to reports that dad Darren Houlker had kidnapped someone after shocked onlookers watched his van drive past.

Darren forgot he'd left the chilling Halloween prop of a doll figure lodged between the doors of his white van.

The plastic arm and leg were sticking out of the back of his vehicle, looking as though someone had been trapped there.

When the officer took a closer look he laughed, radioed to colleagues to “all stand down”, and even hailed it “one of the best jobs he's been called out to”.

Darren believes a “stupid” motorist who “should go to Specsavers” must have seen the plastic limbs flailing in the wind as he drove and called 999.

However, he's pleased his prank went “perfectly” even if it did go “a bit too far”.

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