Remember to be ‘frightfully thoughtful’ this Halloween

Remember to be ‘frightfully thoughtful’ this Halloween

Dear resident

People are reminded to be ‘frightfully thoughtful’ of others if planning to take part in Halloween trick or treating this week.

That is the message from West Mercia Police this spooky time of year when seasonal revellers, particularly children and young people, enjoy the chance to dress up and go trick or treating.

Halloween is a fun and exciting time of year for many families with children who will want to take part in trick or treating.

As always, we don’t want to spoil anyone’s enjoyment, but we are asking if you plan on trick or treating that you are mindful of others who may not want to get involved, as trick or treaters can sometimes leave some people feeling worried or intimidated.

As ever, we will have an increased police presence across Telford throughout the evening during Halloween (Saturday 31 October) with officers carrying out high visibility patrols in key areas to ensure those who are out and about can enjoy Halloween safely.

If anyone does have any concerns while they are out trick or treating, whether it be anti-social or suspicious behaviour then I would encourage them to report this to us via our website.

Residents can also sign up to our free Neighbourhood Matters website, which allows communities to raise concerns directly with their local policing team about anti-social behaviour and crime in their area.