Police in the US state of Ohio are reportedly pursuing charges against a prankster who’s practical joke got out of hand.

Tammy Moore, 46, is now facing charges of ‘inducing panic’ for a family joke that deputies apparently fail to see the funny side of.

Police in Bethel Township were called after a figure was spotted on a front porch brandishing a suspected firearm.

After arriving at the scene, drawing their weapons and reportedly attempting to negotiate with the intruder the police realised it was, in fact, a dressed up mannequin complete with toy shotgun.

Video of the realistic mannequin shows it to be dressed in a chequered red and black hooded top and blue jeans.

The family involved have been quoted as saying they ‘have a history of pulling pranks on each other’.

This latest mannequin incident may encourage the family to think again next time they decide to play a joke.

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