Trick or treaters and bonfire night revellers in Pembrokeshire are being urged to Be a Nice Guy.

Dyfed-Powys Police in Pembrokeshire is joining forces with local fire and rescue services and Safer Pembrokeshire to run Operation B.A.N.G (Be a Nice Guy).

The campaign aims to ensure people can enjoy the traditional festivities with a minimum of crime or anti-social behaviour.

Neighbourhood policing teams and school liaison officers will be increasing patrols in the run-up to, and on Halloween and bonfire night.

They will also be speaking to young people in school assemblies and at youth clubs to provide advice on how to stay safe and act lawfully and responsibly.

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service will also be giving talks on how to enjoy bonfire night and stay safe.

Police, working with various agencies, have organised several free Halloween-themed discos and other events for young people across the county and will also hand out free sweets for trick or treaters, while on foot patrol on Sunday night.

Police are also giving householders free posters that can be displayed on a front door or in a window — either encouraging visits from trick or treaters, or clearly stating they are not welcome.

Chief Inspector Steve Matchett, based in Haverfordwest, said: “Due to the similar nature of the calls received by both the police and fire services at this time of the year it makes sense for us to work together to provide the best service possible.”

Jeremy Trew, community safety manager for Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service, said local businesses would be displaying posters informing people that eggs and flour will not be on sale to young people at this time of year because of problems in the past.

He added: “While Halloween can undoubtedly be a great deal of fun, it can also be a particularly distressing time of year for some of the more vulnerable members of our communities, especially the elderly.

“We don’t want people’s enjoyment to get out of hand and cause people to feel threatened in their own home. I would therefore urge trick or treaters to only knock on doors where the poster is displayed.”

Patrols will be stepped up at Halloween and Bonfire Night and members of the public are encouraged to report any problems or anti-social behaviour — on 999 in an emergency or 101 for non-emergencies.

Anyone wanting a poster can contact their local neighbourhood policing team via 101 or download it from www.dyfed-powys.police.

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com/beaniceguy.

Top trick or treat tips

Always go with an adult.

Only to go to houses where you or your friends know the people and you know you are welcome.

Only go to houses displaying the “trick or treaters” welcome poster.

Don’t talk to strangers.

Don’t enter houses, always stay on the doorstep.