Fun-packed and trouble-free Hallowe'en

POLICE have reported a fun-packed Hallowe'en as wet weather failed to dampen the spirit last night of 'trick or treat' festivities across the area.

For the third successive year, the number of 999 calls to the police fell below the 1,000 mark and calls to the non emergency 101 service also remained below the 1,000 barrier, making it the quietest "fright night" ever in Avon and Somerset.

Between 4.30pm last night and 2.30am this morning (Thursday November 1) just 332 999-emergency calls were recorded, compared with 475 calls last year, which was itself a reduction on the 571 received in 2010.

There were isolated incidents across the force area – minor incidents involving fireworks, eggs and flour and some anti social behaviour. High profile anti social behaviour patrols were held and no arrests were made.

Chief Inspector Andy Bennett said: "Obviously the wet weather deterred a lot of people from going out to trick and treat but some people took on board our advice and braved the elements to enjoy All Hallows Eve.

"Our aim was to ensure people had an enjoyable time, providing support and reassurance to our vulnerable and elderly members of the community, while at the same time cracking down on the isolated incidents of anti social behaviour – egg and flour throwing and firework incidents.

"There were a small minority of people who tried to cause problems during the evening but these turned out to be isolated incidents which were dealt with quickly and effectively. There were no arrests for Hallowe'en-related anti social behaviour,"

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