Oxford's top policeman yesterday hit out at malicious yobs who made Halloween night less of a treat after a score of problems in the city.

Pumpkins were thrown through windows, car tyres slashed, at least one car overturned and rubbish set alight in Barton, Blackbird Leys, Rose Hill and Temple Cowley on Tuesday.

Police chief Jim Trotman said newer Halloween traditions, such as trick or treating from America, were attracting a "more malicious element" looking for an excuse to cause mayhem.

See Thursday's Oxford Mail for the full story.