The organisation Dr Klown has issued a warning about people collecting money on a door-to-door basis on its behalf, saying no one was authorised to do so.

Dr Klown provides hospitalised children with stress relief through fun and laughter. It said it did not engage in any door­-to-door fundraising campaigns.

“Under no circumstance should people donate money to these unauthorised people – Dr Klown only engages in organised fundraising activities and events,” it said.

It asked people to report any abuse by calling 2137 4676 or e-mailing president@drklown.org and calling their police station.

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