In the run up to Halloween this Friday, Dyfed Powys-Police are spreading the word on how to have a safe and enjoyable All Hallows' Eve.

As part of the campaign, posters with safety tips are being displayed in homes happy to welcome trick or treaters and children are being encouraged only to visit the homes where the posters are displayed.

Children off trick or treating are advised to always go with an adult and only to visit the houses of people they know and where they know they are welcome, for example houses displaying the ‘trick or treaters’ welcome poster. Children are also advised not to talk to strangers and not to enter the house always stay on the doorstep.

Neighbourhood policing teams in Pembrokeshire will be increasing patrols in the run up t Halloween and will be out and about on Friday evening with the aim of preventing young people using Halloween as an excuse for anti-social behaviour.

“While Halloween can undoubtedly be a great deal of fun, it can also be a particularly distressing time of year for some of the more vulnerable members of our communities - especially the elderly," said Inspector Gareth Thomas.

“Anti-social behaviour can be very upsetting for people and it will not be tolerated, especially under the guise of trick or treat.

“We are also working with shops to restrict the sale of eggs and flour in the run up to Halloween."