‘Creepy’ 24ft big child doll educating support that appears like Chucky terrifies youngsters

Folk were freaked out when a ‘creepy’ puppet of a giant baby that looks like a 27ft Chucky doll turned up in their town’s square.

The figure – called ‘Lilly’ – was installed in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, by the local council to encourage schoolchildren to talk about the environment.

Officials recorded what kids said to the baby and plan to broadcast their remarks from its mouth at an event next month.

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But locals have been left horrified by the puppet which opens and closes its eyes and resembles the serial killer doll in the Child’s Play horror movie series.

One social media commentator described it as “Chucky goes north”.

Another said it was the “ugliest baby I’ve ever seen”.

One local said it would have given them “nightmares for months seeing this as a kid”.

Others branded it “creepy”, “terrifying” and “horrifying”.

‌One told BBC Radio Manchester: “I came around the corner and I thought, ‘it’s just creepy with its eyes shut, never mind open.’”

A mum posted: “I will not be taken (sic) my daughter down there too (sic) see it. It will scare her.’”

Rochdale Borough Council said it was `lucky the baby is a puppet’ or she `would be upset’ by the criticism.

“This is an event for young children and they love her, the response has been fantastic,”’ the authority added.

Officials said schoolchildren who visited the puppet sang and spoke to it about their feelings on the climate crisis and how they plan to look after nature.

The recordings will be played back when the puppet stars at an environmental arts festival at Hollingworth Lake Country Park on October 24.

Sue Smith, the Labour-run council’s cabinet member for communities and co-operation, said the children’s reaction to the giant figure was `incredible’.

“It’s vital to spark conversations about climate change and empower Rochdale’s children to envision a better world,’” she said.

“I eagerly await Lilly’s return next month – it promises to be a magical experience.’”

Liz Pugh, executive producer of outdoor arts specialists Walk the Plank, said: “The children were thrilled to meet Lilly and offered thoughtful responses about their vision for the future.

“We recorded their desires for more green spaces, less pollution and fewer single-use plastics.

“It’s inspiring to see how seriously they take their role as guardians of the planet and they’ve provided us with wonderful artwork and letters.’”