A spooky clown has been scaring Northampton residents in full costume and make up.
He is red haired and white faced and has appeared in several locations in the Abington and Kingsley areas.
A Facebook page has now been set up for the clown called Spot Northampton's Clown which has already achieved over 3,000 likes since it went live yesterday.
The clown has proved a sensation on social media and has its own Twitter hashtag #northamptonclown.
According to reports it has knocked on someone's door and offered to paint their sills despite having no painting equipment.
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Can you imagine living every moment of your day in constant, unshakable fear of running into a evil-looking red-haired clown holding a bouquet of balloons?
Well, that is the exact description of daily life for the residents of Northampton, England, who are presently being terrorized by a "spooky clown" of unknown origin.
Local police have issued a warning following multiple sighting of the costumed creep — or creeps — and at least two hashtags have been created to track the Stephen King fanatic's every move.
A Facebook page claiming to be associated with the Northampton Clown has debunked several popular rumors related to the stunt, including that it is being perpetrated by teenagers, that it is a promotion for the popular "scare attraction" Dr. Fright's Night, and that it is part of a set-up for the filming of a mockumentary about a "local clown."
Meanwhile, the phenomenon has prompted at least one mild-mannered citizen to take matters into his own hands and dub himself The Clown Catcher — the world's most specialized superhero.
Um...this is the SCARIEST!!! Can you even imagine living in this town in constant fear of the Clown showing up on your street? AAAAAH!
I'll be seeing you all very soon (in the day!) but i'm going to lay low for a bit as i have a big surprise for you all hopefully due at the end of the week!!
Beep Beep!
Can you imagine living every moment of your day in constant, unshakable fear of running into a evil-looking red-haired clown holding a bouquet of balloons?
