Fright night warning

AMBULANCE chiefs have urged funseekers to have a safe Hallowe'en after revealing there was a 13 per cent increase in calls during last year's night of mischief.

The numerous incidents attended by the North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) last year included a patient choking on a set of plastic vampire fangs.

There were also many unnecessary 999 calls over the Hallowe'en weekend including vomiting after a night out, a sore throat, pulled muscle and contact lens stuck in the eye.

As Hallowe'en has become a popular time of year among party-goers, NWAS is also encouraging adults to stay safe on nights out by drinking alcohol in moderation, staying with friends and planning their journey home in advance.

NWAS interim deputy director of operations Dave Kitchin said: "Hallowe'en is a great time of year for ghostly fun but we know only too well how quickly it can turn into a real fright."