These Newquay Revellers Stunned Motorists By Walking Round Dressed As Traffic Cones

Newquay may have cut down on revellers in fancy dress - but that didn't stop this group causing tailbacks dressed as traffic cones.

The bright orange characters caused a stir amongst motorists by manoeuvring themselves around parked cars and bringing traffic to a halt.

One picture even shows a member of the orange and white stag-do party appearing to be hit by a car or jumping on a bonnet in the Cornwall party town.

Last week officers spoke of their delight at the reduction in reports of anti-social behaviour in the resort after they banned mankinis.

The traffic cone group appeared to rile some drivers, but others took their antics in good spirits.

Chris Woodfinden said: 'I saw these guys blocking the road including lying in the middle of it while the other 15 or so swayed across outside Wetherspoons.

'I don't think the guys sat in congested traffic thought it was much fun, neither did the door staff of spoons who sent them packing and that was only at 5ish.'

Others, however, did see the funny side.

Leanne King posted on Facebook: 'To be fair they were hilarious and quite polite to me when I tried to drive off.'

Despite the recent positive announcement, community leaders say there is still a long way to go before Newquay sheds its wild reputation.

Councillor Steve Slade said: 'We can't say it is a job done in Newquay. It is a gradual process and you can't just let it slide again.

'The mankini is one thing, but recently there have been a lot of people walking around with giant obscene inflatables.

'The town still has a party feel and we welcome stag and hen groups because they are part of the economy, but not the anti-social behaviour that can come with it.'