Baby boy hit by firework suffers serious burns in Sheffield

The baby was hit by a firework on Batemoor Drive, in the Jordanthorpe area of Sheffield

A one-year-old baby suffered serious injuries after being hit by a firework.

The boy was taken to hospital after emergency services were called to Batemoor Drive in Sheffield at about 13:30 GMT on Sunday.

South Yorkshire Police said the infant sustained significant burns but his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

The force said an investigation had been launched but no arrests have been made.

A spokeswoman said: "Officers have spoken to a number of individuals in connection to the incident and enquiries are ongoing."

She said the boy's family were being supported by specialist officers.