Keeping safe this Halloween

Police are encouraging parents and caregivers to ensure their children can celebrate Halloween safely tonight.

National Prevention Manager Superintendent Bruce Bird says young children keen to head out trick-or-treating on Friday should be accompanied by an adult.

Watch the video below for some tips to stay safe this Halloween.

'We want all children and young people to have fun and enjoy themselves whilst celebrating Halloween and there are a few simple tips to make this happen,” says Bruce

Police encourage trick-or-treaters to head out early evening before dark and to stay in areas that are well lit with street lights.

'Children should only visit houses in their neighbourhood where they know the residents, stick together in a group and only split up into smaller groups if accompanied by an adult,” he adds.

Even though Halloween is supposed to be spooky, trick-or-treaters need to take care not to scare elderly residents.

Bruce explains: 'For those householders not wanting to celebrate Halloween, posters can be printed online at the NZ Police website to be displayed in the window or front door of your home, discouraging trick-or-treaters from stopping by.”

Anyone wishing to report any Halloween-related problems or incidents outside their homes tonight should phone police for assistance or advice.

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