POLICE will have extra patrols on the streets of Hull to discourage 'trick-or-treaters' from targetting residents who don;t want to take part.
Shops are also being discouraged from selling flour and eggs to young people ahead of Halloween.
The move is part of a safety awareness campaign ahead of Halloween and Bonfire Night which highlights general ant-social behaviour and the risk of burglaries when people are out at events or answering doors to strangers.
Humberside Police's website and Facebook page will feature crime prevention advice and posters will be made, telling youngsters not to buy eggs and flour from shops in the run-up to Halloween.
PC Andy White said: "The posters for residents and shop owners are a clear message to children who may want to behave antisocially, or buy eggs to act antisocially, that they are not wanted. "We want children to have fun over the Halloween period – but not at the expense of others. "There will be extra officers patrolling the streets as part of the scheme."Posters bearing the words "Sorry, no trick or treat" will be available for free from neighbourhood officers.
Humberside Police temporary assistant chief constable Rick Proctor said: "Sadly, we do have a minority of people wanting to spoil the fun for others. It is these people we target to try to make the festivities fun for everyone."
