Fireworks: Boy, eight, almost loses sight in explosion

A dad has described how his son and a friend were knocked unconscious when a firework they picked up exploded.

Bradley, eight, was left with shrapnel wounds across his face and head and almost lost his eyesight.

Rhydian Guzvic, 41, said it was about 10 to 15 minutes after the blast that someone heard his son "whimpering".

He was taken to hospital and is now recovering.

Fireworks "need tighter restrictions," Mr Guzvic said. "Either you need a licence to buy them or a complete ban."