Police have launched a poster campaign across Cornwall to make sure this year’s Halloween celebrations are safe for everyone.

The Sorry No Trick No Treat campaign encourages residents who do not want to be bothered by trick-or-treaters to place the poster on the front door or window of their home.

Inspector Paul Morgan said: “The number of Halloween activities has grown immensely in recent years. For many people it is a fun event, where you get the chance to dress up and go out with friends.

“Whilst not wishing to discourage any of that, we ask trick-or-treaters to consider that there are some people, particularly elderly and vulnerable, who get worried if strangers call at the door during the evening.

“We’re not here to ruin people’s fun but we would urge trick-or-treaters to be aware that some people do not want to be disturbed. We would ask people not to call at houses displaying this poster.”