Safety on Halloween and Bonfire night

HALLOWEEN and Bonfire Night can be fun but ‘trick or treating’ or setting off fireworks can turn into a nightmare if things get out of hand.

The BANG initiative, which is being supported by the Scarlets, aims to tackle anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and fireworks misuse.

Police will be stepping up patrols during this period, visiting licensed premises and working with trading standards regarding the sale of fireworks.

Remember, it is illegal to buy fireworks or have fireworks in a public place if you are under 18, and the police can issue on-the-spot fines of £80. It is also against the law to set off or throw fireworks in the street and if found guilty by the courts, you could get fined up to £5,000 and /or up to three months in prison.

Again shops and supermarkets are being asked not to sell eggs and flour to young people and posters will again be available for householders to display in their windows to say whether they welcome trick or treaters.

For more information contact Brian Jones, Neighbourhood Watch Liaison Officer by email brian.jones@dyfed-powys.pnn.police.uk.