AN ATTACKER is on the loose after they stabbed a Halloween clown with a needle at an “ultimate scare-fest” attraction in Wales.
Police were called to Zip World Ffear Fforest in Betws-y-Coed, Conwy, after a member of staff was allegedly assaulted on Monday evening.
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Zip World quashed rumours of a knife attack but confirmed the victim had come into contact with a “potentially dangerous medical device”.
North Wales Police has now confirmed that the device at the Halloween event was a needle.
An initial statement released by police on Tuesday said: “We were called to a report of an assault at Zip World on the evening of Monday 28th October 2024.
“Enquiries are ongoing and there is no risk to the wider public.”
Witnesses had described a large police presence, with reports cars were being checked, names taken and a drone carrying out a search of the area.
Zip World released a statement, saying: “Last night there was an incident at our Ffear Fforest event at Betws-y-Coed.
“A potentially dangerous medical device was discovered and the member of staff who came into contact with it was taken to hospital for precautionary medical checks.
“The site was temporarily closed while police investigated the incident.
“Once completed, the site was deemed safe to reopen. We are aware of rumours circulating that a knife attack took place. This is incorrect.
“Ffear Fforest will continue as planned for the remaining events which are running nightly until 3rd November.
“We’d like to reassure customers that their safety and that of our staff remains paramount and, as a precaution, we’ve increased security measures for the remaining nights.”
In an update issued today, a police spokesperson said: “The victim sustained a needlestick injury but was released from hospital following a precautionary check-up.
“Our investigation into the circumstances of this incident is currently ongoing.”
