In the UK vigilant airport security staff strip-searched a clown on his way onto a plane - because they thought he could have been a terrorist. Childrens entertainer Dave Vaughan - aka PC Konk the clown (pictured above) - was frisked by security guards at Birmingham International Airport after setting off a security alarm, and was ordered by police to strip down from his clown costume to shorts and tee-shirt. Stunned PC Konk - who was wearing bright blue clown trousers, massive shoes and a flashing police helmet - was trying to board a flight for disadvantaged youngsters. He had been booked by Variety Club Midlands to perform for children on the Search for Santa trip, which involves a one-hour round flight. PC Konk was even made to hand over his plastic handcuffs, as they were deemed a risk. Mr. Vaughan, who has been a childrens entertainer for 25 years, said: I just couldnt believe it when they told me to get undressed so they could search me and my belongings. I showed them my police clown identity card, which had my picture next to the my credentials as a member of the Criminal Insane Department, but I dont think that really helped!. Said one keen observer, "The irony is that if some bloke was coming through Birmingham Airport dressed like Osama bin Laden, with a case full of automatic weapons, hed probably get through just so his Muslim feelings werent hurt. In fact I'm surprised they allow Christmas flights at all in case they offend Islam."
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