Police in Bolton have issued a stark warning to parents after responding to reports of children lighting fireworks and throwing them at members of the public. Officers from the Bolton North Neighbourhood Team received numerous reports on Saturday, November 8, of fireworks being thrown in the Queens Park area and the Boardman Street area of Halliwell.
A number of youths were stopped and searched at each location, police said. In a Facebook post, officers stated: 'We have seen youths lighting fireworks in their hand and throwing them towards members of the public and police officers. This is not safe and can result in serious injury or death.'
Concerned locals commented on the post, with one writing: 'It's much worse than years ago. It lasts for weeks and it's like bombs going off, way too loud these days.' Another added: 'It's like a bloody war zone going off and it lasts for weeks.'
The incident comes just days after four teenagers were arrested on suspicion of violent disorder in Birmingham, where fireworks were thrown at police officers and weapons were seized.
