Doctors treating those with the Black Death believed the mask acted as a filter against the disease. Police are keen to speak to a person who has been dressing as a 17th century plague doctor for walks during the coronavirus lockdown. Police hunt 17th century plague doctor frightening children ... “Officers have been made aware of an individual who was seen walking around the Hellesdon area wearing a plague outfit. "If the person wearing the ‘Plague Dr’ costume is seen out and about in Hellesdon, please contact police at the time. “Although no offences have been committed at this time, officers are keen to trace the individual in order to provide words of advice about the implications of his actions on the local community. Police describe it as the worst unrest in the Netherlands for decades, with more than 180 arrests. Vaccines: Why some will have to wait until 2022. © 2021 BBC. PIC: Fiona Fahy on the Hellesdon Life and Events Group on Facebook. 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While the last couple of weeks of lockdown have led to some interesting behaviour, there’s nothing like a person dressed like a plague doctor to remind you how much worse it could get. They said no offence had been committed, but officers were "keen to trace the individual in order to provide words of advice about the implications of his actions on the local community". ", Another agreed: "Just casually... strolling around the village in a plague costume? Residents living in Hellesdon, near Norwich, have been left terrified after a person was spotted walking around dressed as a 17th century plague doctor. Police in Norfolk are keen to speak to a person who has been spotted dressed up as a 17th-century plague doctor on walks during the coronavirus lockdown.. Published 1 April 2011. A person going out for walks dressed as a 17th century plague doctor is being sought by police. VideoVaccines: Why some will have to wait until 2022, Like a good deal? ", Another pointed out: "It's not illegal and if he can't wear it now, when could he? Police are hunting for an unidentified individual who's been creeping out locals by lurking around the village of Hellesdon while dressed as a 17th-century plague doctor By Manthan Chheda Vaccine supply fears grow amid EU export threat1, Farmers breach Delhi's Red Fort in huge protest2, Curfew riots rage for third night in Netherlands3, Scientists address myths over tree planting4, Biden revives push for Harriet Tubman $20 bill5, Parcel price shock: 'I had to pay to get my gift'6, Quarantine hotel plans set to be announced7, Has Sarah Sanders found her political launching pad?9, He made his name satirising Trump - now what?10. . The unidentified individual has been spotted in the Norwich suburb of Hellesdon wearing a long black cloak, a hat and a pointed beak-like mask in recent weeks. A Norfolk Police spokesman said: “Officers have been made aware of an individual who was seen walking around the Hellesdon area wearing a plague outfit. Cops say they are looking for a bloke who has been terrifying children by dressing as a 17th century plague doctor and randomly appearing during the coronavirus lockdown. Police have identified the person going for walks in Norwich while dressed as a 17th-century plague doctor. That's just not normal is it, do it indoors it's bloody terrifying for poor little kids. VideoThe dressmaker helping Australia with modified masks. The bizarre pictures come just days after police revealed that a plague doctor who was terrifying residents in … Residents of Hellesdon, near Norwich, have been both "terrified" and amused by the individual dressed in a black cloak, hat, and pointed beak-like mask. Published 1 … Picture of person walking around Hellesdon in plague outfit. Plague doctors believed filling their masks with perfume and herbs protected them against the Black Death. Norfolk Police said officers were aware of concerns raised about "an individual who was seen walking around the Hellesdon area wearing a plague outfit". If you have a story suggestion email eastofenglandnews@bbc.co.uk, BBC: Why Did Plague Doctors Wear Beaked Masks, Charity giving a helping hand to west Norfolk residents with heating oil, QEH King's Lynn has a new Covid19 support line to help families and patients feel less isolated, Word of mouth success story for multi-million pound firm Eleanor Pringle, Amazing photo shows ice frozen UPWARDS Daniel Moxon, Former Diss Express editor Kay Hunter dies after contracting coronavirus, Multi-million pound river barrier to protect Broads being considered Dan Grimmer, Information about BBC links to other news sites, Farmers breach Delhi's Red Fort in huge protest. One person wrote: "Scared the life out of my missus. ", Danny Buck, a historian at the University of East Anglia, who spotted the picture, said: "It's quite a smart-looking costume and it's important people realise that in the 17th Century plague doctors were the brave ones who went out to see people with the disease.". Has Sarah Sanders found her political launching pad? Video, Hope and fear as Somalia civil war turns 30, Curfew riots rage for third night in Netherlands, Scientists address myths over tree planting, Biden revives push for Harriet Tubman $20 bill, Parcel price shock: 'I had to pay to get my gift', Quarantine hotel plans set to be announced, Live updates on coronavirus in the East of England. Police are keen to speak to a prankster who has been terrifying villagers by walking around dressed as a 17th-century plague doctor. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Doctors treating those with the Black Death believed the bird-like mask acted as a filter against the disease. Maybe a hagglebot can help, Protecting Zimbabwe's special grandmothers from Covid. Read about our approach to external linking. Last week, Norfolk Police said it was aware of concerns about the person "wearing a plague outfit". Cops in the English village of Hellesdon are hunting for an unidentified individual who's been creeping out locals by lurking around town while dressed as a 17th Century plague doctor. The unidentified individual has been spotted in the Norwich suburb of Hellesdon wearing a long black cloak, hat and pointed beak-like mask in recent weeks. Read about our approach to external linking. Coronavirus: Hellesdon walker's plague doctor outfit 'terrifying kids' Published 28 April 2020. The individual has been spotted on walks wearing a long black cloak, a hat and a pointed beak-like mask. Keeping yourself protected from any airborne pathogens during the coronavirus pandemic is certainly an important consideration when venturing outside, however one person in the town of Hellesdon, England has taken things a little bit too far by opting for a full 17th-Century plague doctor costume. Residents of Hellesdon, near Norwich, were in … The person in question had been spotted wandering the suburb of Hellesdon, near Norwich, dressed up in a rather sinister-looking outfit consisting of a black cloak, hat and pointed beak-like mask. - Credit: Archant Police are hunting a person who has been walking around a Norwich suburb in a “terrifying” plague outfit. VideoVaccines: Why some will have to wait until 2022, Like a good deal? Farmers angry at market reforms smashed their way through police lines to march into central Delhi. Terrifying for kids. Video, The dressmaker helping Australia with modified masks, Vaccines: Why some will have to wait until 2022. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. The BBC reported that in Hellesdon, a village near Norwich, residents have been reporting sightings of a person dressed in an all black outfit, with a cloak, hat and a pointy mask, over the … Coronavirus: Hellesdon walker's plague doctor outfit 'terrifying kids' Published 28 April 2020. The force said a local neighbourhood team had now "identified the individual as a boy in his late teens". It is thought the person has been dressing this way for about two weeks for their daily walk, with a photograph posted on a village social media page attracting many different points of view. Coronavirus: Police hunt for person taking daily walk dressed as ‘terrifying’ plague doctor. 17th century plague doctor on the loose in Norwich England UK. VideoThe dressmaker helping Australia with modified masks. Coronavirus: Hellesdon walker's plague doctor outfit 'terrifying kids' Police have said they are keen to trace a person who has been walking around a village dressed as a 17th Century plague doctor. Some said it was "terrifying for kids" while others said it was harmless, not illegal and made them "giggle". What happens to your body in extreme heat? The dressmaker helping Australia with modified masks. Video, Vaccines: Why some will have to wait until 2022, Hope and fear as Somalia civil war turns 30. "A unit can then be dispatched and attempt to locate and identify this person." Police have said they are keen to trace a person who has been walking around a village dressed as a 17th Century plague doctor. VideoHope and fear as Somalia civil war turns 30. The masks also acted as a filter against the disease which killed hundreds of thousands of people across the world. Fuckin' pussies. Vaccines: Why some will have to wait until 2022. He made his name satirising Trump - now what? 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Officers have now identified the plague doctor as a boy in his late teens and given him "words of advice". Danny Buck, a historian at the University of East Anglia, said: "The police believe local residents are finding it disturbing. The individual, dressed in a black cloak, hat and pointed beak-like mask, had been both frightening and amusing residents of Hellesdon, near Norwich. Vaccine supply fears grow amid EU export threat, The global plan to share Covid-19 vaccines fairly, The dressmaker helping Australia with modified masks. Maybe a hagglebot can help, Protecting Zimbabwe's special grandmothers from Covid. A MANHUNT is underway for a prankster who is terrorising kids in Norfolk by dressing as a 17th-century plague doctor. A person who was "terrifying kids" by walking around a village dressed as a 17th Century plague doctor has been identified by police. . However, the sight of the black-clad stranger walking around the village provoked numerous reactions on social media. Police said they would like to give the individual some "words of advice". Police are keen to speak to a person who has been dressing as a 17th century plague doctor for walks during the coronavirus lockdown. © 2021 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Police hunt terrifying 'plague walker' after children left terrified in small UK town POLICE are hunting a person dressed as a plague doctor who has spooked children in a … The teenager had been spotted strolling past homes in Hellesdon dressed in a long, black overcoat with a wide-brimmed hat and a pointed mask with eye openings and a beak-shaped nose. The unidentified individual has been spotted in the Norwich suburb of Hellesdon wearing a long black cloak, a hat and a pointed beak-like mask in recent weeks. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Locals … While the last couple of weeks of lockdown have led to some interesting behaviour, there’s nothing like a person dressed like a plague doctor to remind you how much worse it could get. The … He made his name satirising Trump - now what? The plague doctor costume remains a popular choice for those attending Venice's famed Carnival festival each year. Police in Norfolk are keen to speak to a person who has been spotted dressed up as a 17th-century plague doctor on walks during the coronavirus lockdown.. The BBC reported that in Hellesdon, a village near Norwich, residents have been reporting sightings of a person dressed in an all black outfit, with a cloak, hat and a pointy mask, over the … Read about our approach to external linking. Hope and fear as Somalia civil war turns 30. Residents of Hellesdon, near Norwich, have been both "terrified" and amused by the individual dressed in a black cloak, hat,… Norfolk Police have now identified the individual who had been walking around a Norfolk village dressed as a 17th Century plague doctor. Find BBC News: East of England on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. The costume is like that worn by doctors treating those with Black Death in the belief the mask acted as a filter. ", However, others came to the individual's defence, saying: "I admit he is weird but what harm is he doing... made me giggle. Read about our approach to external linking. 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