A Halloween clown was injured with a needlestick during an alleged assault at a jump scare event.
Police say the incident involved a staff member at the Zip World Ffear Fforest Halloween event after the outdoor activity company scotched rumours of a knife attack.
Emergency services were called to the event in Betws-y-Coed on Monday evening (October 28) after a worker dressed as a Halloween clown was reportedly injured.
Zip World confirmed an employee had come into contact with a “potentially hazardous medical device,” which North Wales Police have since identified as a needle.
A police spokesperson said: “The victim sustained a needlestick injury but was released from hospital following a precautionary check-up. Our investigation into the circumstances of this incident is currently ongoing.”
(Image: Andrew Forgrave/Daily Post Wales)
An initial police statement on Tuesday said: “We were called to a report of an assault at Zip World on the evening of Monday 28 October 2024. Enquiries are ongoing and there is no risk to the wider public.”
Witnesses described a significant police presence, with reports of cars being checked, names taken, and a drone conducting a search at the Halloween event.
Zip World later released a statement, dismissing rumours of a knife attack, saying: “Last night there was an incident at our Ffear Fforest event at Betws-y-Coed,” reports North Wales Live.
(Image: Andrew Forgrave/Daily Post Wales)
“A potentially dangerous medical device was discovered and the member of staff who came into contact with it was taken to hospital for precautionary medical checks. The site was temporarily closed while police investigated the incident.
“Once completed, the site was deemed safe to reopen. We are aware of rumours circulating that a knife attack took place. This is incorrect.
“Ffear Fforest will continue as planned for the remaining events which are running nightly until 3rd November. We’d like to reassure customers that their safety and that of our staff remains paramount and, as a precaution, we’ve increased security measures for the remaining nights.”
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