Havant pub is hunted by hoards of ghouls for children's halloween party

GHOULS and monsters came out to haunt a pub during a children's halloween party last night.

More than 100 children joined the spooky celebration at the The Swallow, in Dunsbury Way, Leigh Park.

The Swallow pub's landlady Elaine Jones's grandchildren, from left, Alfie Jones, nine, Nellie-May Jones, six, Carmen Todd, 11, and Max Burton, 11

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The Swallow pub's landlady Elaine Jones's grandchildren, from left, Alfie Jones, nine, Nellie-May Jones, six, Carmen Todd, 11, and Max Burton, 11 Picture: Sarah Standing (161501-9598)

The free event saw youngsters dressing up as everything from Frankenstein and werewolves, to witches and pirates – although there were strictly no evil clown outfits allowed.

Landlady Elaine Jones said: ‘The night was a fantastic success. It was brilliant just being able to see the kids run riot and enjoy themselves safely.’

Recent reports of people dressing in clown suits and scaring people had left children worried, Elaine said, prompting her to stage the party.

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