POLICE in North Yorkshire are urging people enjoying Halloween and Bonfire Night to stay safe.

Officers will be carrying out patrols in local communities to ensure that everyone feels safe and to deal with any issues that do occur.

Youngsters are being urged to only trick or treat in their own neighbourhood unless they’re with an adult and avoid going out alone.

Police are also asking them to stay in well- lit areas where there are plenty of houses, avoid cutting through back alleys, ginnels or fields, and make sure an adult knows the area they plan to visit.

Shop owners are also being asked to make sure that they don’t sell items such as eggs and flour to young people who may be using them to commit anti-social behaviour. They are also being reminded about legislation governing the sale and use of fireworks.