The residents of the US town of Greenville in South Carolina have been under the terrifying influence of an individual, or group of individuals, dressed as clowns over the last few weeks.
There have been several sightings of people wearing clown outfits around the town, with some claiming that they are attempting to lure children into nearby woods. Other times, they simply stand motionless, watching.
After a flurry of complaints, local authorities have now taken the matter seriously and have issued a warning stating that any individual caught dressed as a clown and acting in an inappropriate or threatening manner will be arrested, and may face charges.