Doncaster firework display stopped after reports children injured

A Guy Fawkes event was stopped after reports two children were hurt as fireworks shot sideways into the crowd.

The event at Doncaster's Tickhill Cricket Club in South Yorkshire was organised by Tickhill and District Lions Club on Saturday evening.

The Lions Club said in a statement it was "deeply sorry" and a full investigation would take place.

Stewart Norman was at the bonfire and said he saw two fireworks fall over and fly in the direction of the crowd.

He said: "The fireworks started and it was going really well, and one fell over.

Stewart Norman said there were no marshals at the event

"All the fireworks just kept shooting all over the area and two actually shot into the crowd.

"One of them hit one of the people who was lighting the fireworks and they just completely stood there, they didn't do anything to try to avert it.

"There were no marshals on hand if there were any incidents to deal with it.

"We had moved further round where there were some barriers, so that if anything came over, it wouldn't hit us."

Mr Norman added: "It was absolutely horrendous. They did an advertisement but it was that mumbled, nobody could hear it, There was nobody there to help us."

A statement from the Lions Club said: "Tickhill and District Lions are deeply sorry for everyone who was injured or scared during an incident that occurred at the firework display held at the cricket club over the weekend.

"We would like to reassure the local community that a full investigation has been started with relevant authorities."