A PERSON dressed as a clown has been walking the streets of Baughurst scaring residents in the area. 

Police responded to a number of calls on Friday evening, but were unable to locate the clowns whereabouts. 

PCSO Aimee Scott-Molloy said: "You may be aware of videos of clowns from America appearing on social media. Unfortunately, this craze has now made it into some parts of the UK. 

"This incident is the first of its type to happen in the area of rural Basingstoke, however your local police want to reassure the public that we are taking incidents like this seriously."

If anyone has seen the clown or is worried for their safety they should call Hampshire Constabulary on 101 quoting 44160379643.