Exactly one month ago we posted a story about someone in Northampton dressing up as Pennywise from Stephen King’s , ‘It’. He was spotted prowling the grungy streets of Northampton at night, holding flowers or juggling balls. He has since become a global sensation, but opinion was mixed in the town. Some residents praised the man, but some called for his arrest. And, after a month of infamy – the clown has finally been caught out.

The fanatical clown-impersonator has appeared on TV in the US, Australia, India, Canada and Japan since the day he first appeared on the streets of Northampton on Friday the 13th (I see what you did there). Pictures of the crazed-clown-character have emerged on Facebook, garnering 180,000 likes from all over the world.

The guy behind it all was probably having the time of his life. Had no other clowns ever thought of this before? Professional clowns around the world must’ve been kicking themselves for not thinking to stand on a street corner and say “Beep Beep” (Pennywise’s catchphrase). But now, they have some sort of reprieve.

The clown was revealed to be a 22 year-old student from Northampton University, who is also a budding filmmaker.

Following a tip off, The Mirror tracked down the man in question and followed him to his flat building. He disapeared inside, but soon emerged dressed as the very same clown that had captured the worlds imagination.

In an attempt to defend himself, the man posted on his own Facebook page,

There’s been lots of rumours that I’m the Northampton Clown but I am NOT! But thanks for all the interest as it’s shot my views right up. And I don’t live in Northampton any more.

Nice one, try again.

[Source : The Mirror]