Ghostly Pranksters of Newport
Mountjoy Street, Newport
Mountjoy Street in Newport was abuzz with rumours of a ghostly presence back in April 1894. It seems a group of mischievous boys had been spreading the word that a property along this road was haunted, and they were determined to catch a glimpse of the supernatural entity. But their enthusiasm got the better of them, and they resorted to smashing windows while they waited for the ghost to appear. The police were quick to intervene, arresting the group of boys for their troubles.