Seven arrested after fireworks launched in Birmingham city centre
Summarised from 3 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 1 Nov, 13:05 · Archive
Seven people aged 15 to 26 were arrested after fireworks were set off dangerously in Birmingham city centre on Halloween.
Seven people aged between 15 and 26 were arrested after fireworks were set off dangerously in Birmingham city centre on Halloween, Saturday 31 October. Fireworks were blasted across Birmingham New Street, with people seen running and screaming as pedestrians were narrowly missed. The arrests were made in and around Stephenson Street and Corporation Street for offences including assault, possession of an offensive weapon and possession of fireworks.
West Midlands Police responded to reports of fireworks being 'set off in a dangerous manner'. A Section 60 order was in place on Saturday night and into the early hours of Sunday, giving officers extra powers to carry out stop and searches of those suspected of carrying weapons or fireworks. All seven people remained in custody for questioning on Sunday afternoon. Chief Superintendent Tom Joyce said the force had 'a robust plan in place for this weekend to deal with any disorder' and that 'the safety of our communities is paramount'.
How it is being reported
- Moment fireworks thrown in Birmingham city centre chaos as people run and scream through New StreetPockets of disorder broke out in the heart of the city as hundreds of youths were seen rushing through the streetsBirminghamLive · 1 Nov, 13:24
- Seven arrested after city centre firework disorderThose arrested are being held on suspicion of offences including assault and possession of fireworks.BBC Birmingham And Black Country · 1 Nov, 13:11
- Seven arrested in Birmingham during Halloween disorder with 'dangerous' fireworksSeven people were arrested in Birmingham last nightExpress & Star · 1 Nov, 12:38
- Birmingham city centre Halloween chaos as kids arrested after fireworks blasted in New StreetSeveral arrests were made as police swooped to pockets of disorder in Birmingham city centreBirminghamLive · 1 Nov, 12:30
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