Never let the facts get in the way of a good story

Reuters (via):

Asked whether Mustaf Jama had used a full Muslim veil to evade checks, a spokesman for West Yorkshire police said: "It's a possibility. He could have been wearing a pantomime horse outfit as well. But until we get him, we won't know for sure."

Cue opprobrium about the evils of pantomime costumes; warnings about the dangers of pantomime villains; and Blair's photo opportunity with the Fairy Community Leader.

Update: Obsolete has more.