SOUTH Wales Police has launched its Hallowe’en campaign with `Be a Nice Monster’ poster and stickers, to coincide with `Be a Nice Guy’ Bonfire Night campaign.

Both campaigns, also on social media, Twiiter with #swpspooksafe17, aim to encourage people to behave safely and responsibly during trick-or-treat and firework festivities #opbang

The campaign is also in conjunction with the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service.

Since the start of October, Neighbourhood Policing Teams across the South Wales Police area have visited schools, shopping centres and retailers to increase awareness among children, parents, and shop workers about what they can do to ensure Hallowe’en and Guy Fawkes Night are fun and not feared by the community.

Hundreds of retailers pledged not to sell eggs, flour and fireworks to children, and young people were educated on true stories of victims of anti-social behaviour, to encourage them to appreciate the serious side of the disruption associated with this time of the year.

South Wales Police will deploy additional police officer and community support officers to patrol the streets on All Hallows’ Eve and Bonfire Night both to provide reassurance to the community and to deter and when necessary, intervene to prevent inappropriate or ant-social behaviour.

South Wales Police assistant chief constable, Richard Lewis said: “For many, Halloween and Bonfire Night are occasions to celebrate and we want everyone to have the most enjoyable time.

“Unfortunately, alongside celebrations is the risk of situations escalating and behaviour getting out of hand.

"Fireworks can be spectacular but they can also cause anti-social behaviour. It is against the law to set fireworks off after 11pm, apart from Bonfire night on November, 5 when the cut off is midnight. It is also illegal to set fireworks off in a public place or on private land without the land owner's permission.

“We do get calls about noise pollution, so we ask people to be considerate towards their neighbours. It is also a good idea if you are having a party, to let neighbours know before-hand so they can make any arrangements if they have children or pets.”