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Thames Valley Police defends Halloween trick-or-treat poster

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 30 Oct, 17:46 · Archive

Thames Valley Police defended a 'No Trick or Treat' poster after GB News anchor Alex Armstrong criticised it online.

Thames Valley Police has defended a 'No Trick or Treat' poster after it was criticised online by GB News anchor Alex Armstrong. The poster is designed to be displayed in windows by residents who do not want unexpected callers or trick-or-treaters knocking on their door, particularly those who are elderly or vulnerable.

Armstrong shared an image of the poster on X, saying it was from Buckinghamshire Council and Thames Valley Police. He also shared guidance written by other police forces regarding Halloween, which he said indicated the celebration may 'upset religious or cultural beliefs'. Armstrong expressed his disapproval of the matter.

Thames Valley Police responded to his post, clarifying that the poster can be used by anyone who does not wish to have unexpected callers or be disturbed. The force added that 'at no point' had it mentioned that Halloween can upset 'religious or cultural' beliefs, suggesting Armstrong had conflated the poster with guidance from other forces.

Thames Valley Police defends Halloween trick-or-treat poster
Image: Reading Chronicle

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