Residents have been urged behave responsibility over Halloween.

Officers will step-up patrols across Aberdeen in preparation for one of their busiest times of the year.

The notice comes as Bonfire Night also approaches.

Safer communities inspector Colin Taylor said: "Halloween and the run up to bonfire and fireworks night is a fun and family-oriented time but unfortunately it is often a very busy time of year for emergency services.

"I would ask parents to make sure they know the whereabouts of their children and to make sure they are not spoiling the fun for others, causing a nuisance, committing anti-social behaviour or damaging property.

He added: "High visibility patrols will be operating in communities across Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray to prevent crime and deter anti-social behaviour and we would encourage our communities to engage with the officers and report any concerns they have.

"We hope that with the support of parents, retailers, license trade and communities themselves, we can work together and help make Halloween safe and enjoyable."