Girl, 4, struck by firework in critical condition
Police were called to Elm Street in Burnley on Bonfire Night
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A four-year-old girl was critically injured when she was hit by a firework on Bonfire Night, police have said.
Lancashire Police said officers were called to Elm Street in Burnley on Wednesday following reports of fireworks being misused in the area.
A force spokesperson said detectives had identified a suspect.
The injured girl was taken to hospital, where her condition remains critical.
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