BARGAIN hunters are just days away from the return of Black Friday.

On November 27, shops across the country will reduce their prices to entice shoppers to spend their hard-earned cash.

The event last year saw mass hysteria sweep across the nation.

Assistant chief constable Mark Roberts has issued a warning to shoppers ahead of the infamous day of bargains.

He said: “Black Friday is an opportunity for people to snap up a few bargains before Christmas.

"Last year in Cheshire we had a few minor incidents involving people getting a little over excited by the event, but thankfully nothing as spectacular as what other areas experienced.

“Here in Cheshire we’d like to keep the disruption to a minimum and warn those who are thinking of behaving inappropriately to think again.

"The question I want to ask is this, ‘are you willing to spend a night in the cells following an altercation for a couple of quid off a TV?’”

Cheshire Police will be issuing letters to stores across the county, reminding them to ensure store security is tightened up to prevent incidents from breaking out.

ACC Roberts added: “I urge people to use common sense when it comes to this day of sales.

"We don’t want to close stores and arrest people for disorder on the run up to Christmas, but we will deal with any incidents that arise with the tools and powers we deem appropriate."

Shoppers have also been warned to keep an eye of their bags, purses and wallets while out and about.