Mystery 'yellow man' walking alone in the middle of the night sparks police search

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A police operation was launched after a man was filmed in the middle of the night walking along a country road - while dressed entirely in yellow and wearing a mask.Officers conducted "proactive patrols" around the area in question amid claims the mystery masked man - who was also wearing a black wig - had been armed with a weapon.

But the person who captured the incident on camera insisted the man, who was wearing a long yellow coat, yellow trousers, and boots, was not armed, and passed off the claims as online speculation.The Irish Mirror reports Gerard McFerran captured the footage when he encountered him on Vow Road, in the Kilrea area of County Derry, around 12:30am on December 27.In an interview with Belfast Live, Gerard said: "I was driving down the Vow Road when I saw the man wearing in all yellow walking down the road and it seemed very strange.Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.

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