Merseyside police officers injured by thrown fireworks
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Two officers were targeted on Lyons Road in Moreton, Wirral
Two police officers suffered burns when fireworks were thrown at them.
Merseyside Police said the pair were left with hearing difficulties and minor burns after being targeted in Lyons Road, Moreton at 20:00 BST.
Fireworks were also thrown at firefighters by 20 youths in Longmoor Lane, Fazarkerley.
However, the force said calls about antisocial behaviour and criminal damage were down 52% on the same time last year.
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Both police officers are expected to make a full recovery and no arrests were made.
Ch Insp Peter Clark described the throwing of fireworks as "incredibly reckless" but said it was "pleasing to see a massive decrease in reports".
The force will have increased patrols out this evening to deal with Halloween festivities.
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service said no firefighters were injured in Longmoor Lane but condemned the actions of the youths.
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