Police issue statements after viral images and reports of a life-size “Cat in the Hat” character appearing on streets, prompting alarm among residents. The character is shown in photographs circulating online, leading some people to worry about safety and intimidation.
Both outlets describe the figure as being spotted outdoors in residential areas, with claims that it is seen loitering near homes and appearing in parks. The Mirror focuses on public concern triggered by the viral photos, while the Daily Record (Scotland) characterizes the sightings as occurring repeatedly across a neighbourhood.
The reports indicate that police are addressing the situation by commenting on the circulating images and the related concerns. However, they differ in emphasis: one concentrates on the overall fear caused by the internet posts, while the other highlights the pattern of sightings and where the figure is said to appear.
