The so-called ‘killer clown’ phenomenon could end in tragedy, according to Assemblyman Robin Swann.
He was speaking after a ‘killer clown’ picture, seemingly taken outside Cullybackey College, was posted on social media.
Elderly people with heart problems are seen as especially vulnerable.
Mr Swann is asking the community to help the police ‘stamp out the potentially fatal ‘killer clown craze’.
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