Police investigating report of ‘spiked’ Halloween candy in regional South East Qld

A disturbing allegation has been made by a concerned parent who claims their child’s Halloween candy had been spiked. DETAILS.

A concerned Lockyer Valley parent has taken to social media claiming the candy given to their child while trick or treating had been 'spiked' with paprika and chilli powder. Photo: Facebook

A parent’s fury over alleged ‘spiked’ Halloween candy has quickly grown attention on social media and sparked a police investigation.

The allegation came to light on Thursday evening when the concerned parent took to a Lockyer Valley community page after discovering some of their child’s wrapped candy appeared to be covered in paprika and chilli powder.

A concerned Lockyer Valley parent has taken to social media claiming the candy given to their child while trick or treating had been 'spiked' with paprika and chilli powder. Photo: Facebook

Concern was raised over the possibility the confectionary had been tampered with and the risk it could pose on a child with allergies.

“If a child has an allergy, this could end badly. I will be calling the police in the morning to report it,” the post concluded.

A Queensland Police Service spokeswoman confirmed a report had been made to police and inquiries were underway.