A scary clown has returned to Skelmorlie after posing a tricky challenge to residents. 

The terrifying figure, which is styled as Stephen King's IT, first appeared in the village last Halloween and has returned again this year. 

The clown has been leaving red balloons and clues around the village, with people asked to find them and solve the riddles, which have spelled out the word CLOWN. 

Largs and Millport Weekly News:

In its latest video posted to social media, the anonymous figure congratulated residents on their work, but said more was still to come.

It said: "Not bad Skelmorlie, I am tempted to leave, but i've still got one last trick up my sleeve."

Videos of the clown are posted to local Facebook pages under the name Cole Deimos, but residents are still none the wiser as to the figure's true identity.