Halloween fears as 'Killer Clown' craze hits UK

The "Killer Clown" craze has spread to Britain, where police fear it will spike in the run-up to Halloween, and true clowns are beginning to speak out.

Police forces have been called to several incidents around the country involving pranksters dressing up as scary clowns to jump out and frighten people - in some cases, reportedly brandishing knives.

British clowns said they wanted defend the reputation of their profession in the face of the craze, which started in the United States.