Scary clown attacked with needle at Halloween event

A frightening incident occurred at a Halloween event known as 'Ffear Fforest' in Betws-y-Coed, Conwy county, where a worker dressed as a clown was attacked with a needle. This unsettling event took place on a Monday evening, and the clown was promptly taken to the hospital for treatment. According to the North Wales Police, the clown suffered a needlestick injury but was later released after undergoing precautionary medical checks. The management of Zip World, the venue hosting the event, stated that the staff member had come into contact with a potentially dangerous medical device. The police have confirmed that they are continuing their investigation into the matter, but they assured the public that there is no ongoing risk to their safety. Zip World emphasized that the clown was part of their entertainment team, dressed in a colorful clown costume, and they confirmed that he was discharged from the hospital later that night. Following the incident, the event was temporarily closed while police conducted their investigation, but it has since reopened with increased security measures in place. Attendees of the event reported feeling anxious and left in the dark after the attack. Many were forced to wait for an extended period while police searched every vehicle in the parking lot. One woman, who chose to remain anonymous, shared her experience, saying, 'There were a lot of people asking questions and a lot of crying. ' She recounted how the music was turned off, and they were instructed to return to their cars. The wait lasted over two hours, during which time police thoroughly checked each vehicle. Frustration grew among the crowd as they were not allowed to leave, leading to honking from cars. Teenagers were seen waiting for their parents to pick them up, visibly cold and shivering. This woman and another attendee, who had paid around £30 for their tickets, expressed uncertainty about whether they would receive refunds. Halloween is typically a time for fun and festive decorations, but this event took a terrifying turn that left many feeling unsettled.