The Sri Lankan cricketers had been travelling in a well-armed convoy to the city’s Gaddafi stadium, to commence the third day of a five-day game against Pakistan’s national side.

If the game survives, Nielsen will be in line to make his second Tranmere appearance - more than four months after the first, which was the opening day game against Oldham Athletic in August.

In this special day, kids often like to play the game trick or treat.