Cheshire police are warning shoppers not to get 'too excited' in the hunt for bargains on Black Friday.

Last year saw mass hysteria sweep the nation as people pushed, shoved and even fought to get their hands on discounted goods as shops across the county reducing prices to entice shoppers to spend their hard earned cash.

Police are anticipating much interest in people keen to bag a bargain during this year's Black Friday (November 27) but this time they hope to keep disruption to a minimum.

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Assistant Chief Constable Mark Roberts said, “Black Friday is an opportunity for people to snap up a few bargains before Christmas.

"Last year in Cheshire we had a few minor incidents involving people getting a little over excited by the event, but thankfully nothing as spectacular as what other areas experienced.

“Here in Cheshire we’d like to keep the disruption to a minimum and warn those who are thinking of behaving inappropriately to think again. The question I want to ask is this, ‘are you willing to spend a night in the cells following an altercation for a couple of quid off a TV?’”

Cheshire police will be issuing letters to stores across the county, reminding them to ensure store security is tightened up to prevent incidents from breaking out, with the letter also acting as a reminder that police have the power to close a store for a period of time if deemed appropriate.

ACC Roberts added,: “I urge people to use common sense when it comes to this day of sales. We don’t want to close stores and arrest people for disorder on the run up to Christmas, but we will deal with any incidents that arise with the tools and powers we deem appropriate.

"We’re here to support our communities this Christmas, and will take action against anyone who wants to turn Christmas blue for others.”

"If you’re out taking advantage of the Black Friday sale, keep an eye on your purse/wallet and remember bagging a bargain isn’t worth a night in the cells," he said.

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