OAP clown says killer clown yobs should be locked up

A pensioner who dresses as a clown for charity has branded the pranksters behind the killer clown craze a "disgrace" and called for them to be "locked up". Tommy Armstrong, 75, is a loved local figure in his hometown and has dressed up as a clown for more than 30 years. The clown, who has raised nearly £200,000 for charity takes part in marathons across the UK, and is often seen beside a fundraising stand. But last week social media users recorded a video of him and warned that people should beware of the "scary clown" and "stay safe". Tommy, from Greenock, Inverclyde, said he had become of victim of the killer clown craze which involves people dress up as horror movie-style clowns to frighten people.