Firework lands in pushchair during Halloween disorder

Police enforced a 12-hour dispersal order in response to the trouble

A firework landed in a pushchair carrying a two-year-old child during Halloween disorder in a Nottingham estate.

Police were called to reports that fireworks were being thrown at cars and the public in Southchurch Drive, Clifton, at about 16:40 GMT on Tuesday.

Fireworks were also thrown at officers when they arrived at the scene.

The child was not injured by the firework, the force said.

A 12-hour dispersal order was introduced and police stepped up patrols in response to the disorder.

Ch Insp Chris Pearson said: “Unfortunately, a minority of young people in Clifton chose to use Halloween as an excuse to engage in unruly and dangerous antisocial behaviour last night which could have led to serious injury.

“This kind of behaviour is completely unacceptable – either towards members of the public or our officers who were simply doing their jobs – and will not be tolerated at any time of the year.

“While the order has come to an end, we will not hesitate to issue another one immediately should this be needed ahead of Bonfire Night.”

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