A SUSPECTED 'Killer clown' was seen by the Dudbridge roundabout in Stroud on Friday night, as the frightening craze hits the county.
An eyewitness sent in this video of the clown who is holding balloons and was reportedly chasing motorists.
One person tells the clown 'your balloons are going down' as the clown stands by the roundabout.
Gloucestershire police have issued a warning after receiving six reports of people dressed as clowns acting suspiciously, following people or wielding knives in the county since Friday evening.
Officers say the incidents are not just causing real alarm in the community but tying up police resources.
A police spokesman said: "The reports have been made in the Gloucester area and have mostly involved clowns carrying knives.
"In one case a child was followed.
"Clearly this has scared people and caused real distress.
"We have attended these incidents as grade 1 emergencies and that limits our ability to attend to other incidents.
"We haven't traced anyone involved as yet as they have disappeared by the time we arrive but anyone we do find will be dealt with appropriately.
"Whether those involved are doing it for a joke or not this is no laughing matter.
"These are stupid acts that are really frightening people and wasting our time. Please don't be tempted to do it. Think of the consequences."
The 'Killer clown' craze started in the US, but in the last few weeks there have been a spate of similar incidents across the UK, leading to numerous police warnings.
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