Police condemn children for throwing fireworks

It is illegal to throw fireworks and sparklers on streets

Police in part of Lancashire said they have "yet again" had to deal with youths as young as 13 throwing fireworks at people.

They received "several reports" about incidents across Preston on Saturday night.

In a Facebook post, special constables from Lancashire Police said they also seized fireworks from two children who were then returned to "some very disappointed parents".

The volunteer police officers also revealed a group of boys threw fireworks at them "with it landing and exploding dangerously close".

Emergency services across the country have been dealing with a spate of fireworks-related disorder as Bonfire Night approaches.

They urged parents to remind children and teenagers of the dangerous consequences.

It is illegal to throw fireworks and sparklers on streets and other public places.

Their illegal use can also lead to unlimited fines and an on-the-spot £90 penalty.