A CRAZE of evil-looking clowns terrorising residents has arrived in Ammanford.

The sinister craze, which started in America, has seen people dressing as clowns to scare others.

Police have now issued a warning after around 30 reports of clowns-related incidents were reported throughout the Dyfed-Powys Police area over the weekend.

People dressing as clowns have been warned their outfits may not be committing an offence, but their behaviour could.

Most of the calls were to report sightings of clowns, some reported feeling scared and there are isolated incidents that are being investigated further. No arrests have been made.

Ammanford Police Sergeant Kerry Scoberg said: “Dressing as a clown is not an offence, but deliberately scaring someone, causing harassment, alarm or distress could lead to arrest.

"There is also the possibility that you could attempt to scare the wrong person and they could retaliate.

“Please be mindful that what seems like a bit of fun to you, could not be seen the same way by those on the receiving end of this prank.

“Anyone who commits a criminal offence should be aware that dressing as a clown does not make them exempt from being investigated and dealt with through the Criminal Justice System.”