Grandad's scare maze raises cash for hospital unit

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Andy dresses up as Pennywise from Stephen King's It every year

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Andy, 51, first came up with the idea for a scare maze five years ago after an enthusiastic response from trick-or-treaters who got a fright after knocking on his door in Barton-upon-Humber.

What started as a makeshift maze made of poles and sheets in his front garden has become a five-gazebo experience featuring animatronics and six live actors.

This time he is raising money from Halloween visitors for Scunthorpe General Hospital's NICU Little Warriors, who supported his grandchildren after they were born prematurely.

With offers of a public space to expand, Andy's haunted maze could grow even bigger, but he says there's a lot to weigh up before making any big decisions.

Video and reporting by Josh Gorroño Chapman

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