A man so incensed with the killer crown craze that he went out with a pair on nunchuks to hunt the pranksters has been given a community order.

Krzysztof Rudzki, of Nelson Road, Bury St Edmunds, admitted possessing an offensive weapon in a public place when he appeared before South East Suffolk Magistrates’ Court.

The 22-year-old told police after his arrest: “It isn’t right these clowns are out hurting people so I’m doing something about it.”.

Prosecutor Lesla Small said the offence occurred in Risbygate Street, Bury St Edmunds at 4.30am on October 16 when Rudzki was seen walking along with the wooden handled martial arts weapon.

A paramedic was treating a female and saw Rudzki carrying two wooden sticks connected by a chain. He then went into a flat.

Police were called and went to the flat to speak to Rudzki.

Ms Small said he admitted having the weapon and made the comment about it wanting to do something about clowns who were out in public hurting people.

The court was told he had gone out with the nunchuks to hunt the practical jokers.

Rudzki, also told police: “I don’t need them. I can beat them with fists.”

He subsequently admitted to being very drunk when the offence occurred and could not remember what happened.

Ms Small said: “He finds the current trend of people dressing up and scaring children as sick.”

The court was told if Rudzki had encountered anyone dressed as a clown he would have use the weapon.

Rudzki, representing himself, told the court he agreed with what the prosecution had said about the case.

He said: “It sounds very stupid what I have done. I regret it. I really don’t remember this night.”

Rudzki added it was only on the day after his arrest he started to remember what he had done.

Chairman of the bench Diane Hunt acknowledged it was Rudzki’s first time before a court, but also said the circumstances were worrying.

After adjourning the matter for a probation report Rudzki was sentenced to a 12-month community order with 120 hours’ unpaid work.

He must also pay £85 costs and £85 to the victims’ fund.

In addition magistrates ordered forfeiture and destruction of the nunchucks.