Police were alerted after children were given small bags of white powder . They were out trick-or-treating in the town of Royton , near Manchester . The police are investigating whether it was a hoax or if there is any link to terrorism. `` We understand this to be an isolated incident , '' police superintendent says .
Police were alerted after children were given small bags of white powder . They were out trick-or-treating in the town of Royton , near Manchester . A 23-year-old man is due in court Friday charged with drug offenses . `` We understand this to be an isolated incident , '' police superintendent says .