Seven arrested as fireworks launched at police in Birmingham

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 1 Nov, 19:19 · Archive

Seven people were arrested after fireworks were launched at police during disorder in Birmingham city centre on Halloween night.

Seven people aged between 15 and 26 were arrested after fireworks were launched at police during Halloween disorder in Birmingham city centre on Saturday night. The arrests were made in and around Stephenson Street, Corporation Street and New Street. Those detained face suspicion of assault, possession of fireworks and possession of an offensive weapon, and all remain in police custody.

Witnesses described scenes of chaos. One said: 'I didn't see anyone getting hurt but I would be amazed if nobody was injured during that as fireworks were exploding next to people in the street. It was mayhem.' Another reported security guards locking doors at Grand Central station, saying this 'heightened the panic'. Video footage shared online showed large pyrotechnics being launched at police vans and crowds running and screaming as fireworks exploded in the streets.

West Midlands Police imposed a Section 60 order into the early hours of Sunday morning, enabling officers to stop and search people suspected of carrying offensive weapons or fireworks. Fireworks are prohibited in public areas in the UK, including on streets and in parks, unless part of an event organised by licensed professionals.

How it is being reported

• Halloween chaos as youngsters arrested after fireworks set off in Birmingham city centreSeven young people were arrested after fireworks exploded and disorder broke out in Birmingham city centre on HalloweenThe Mirror · 1 Nov, 19:38
• Halloween chaos erupts in Birmingham as fireworks fired at police and seven arrestedPolice have arrested seven people after chaotic disorder broke out in Birmingham on Halloween night. On Saturday, police clashed with masses of youths as they set off fireworks at each other around the city centre. Footage shared online shows the mass disorder around the busy areas of Stephenson Street and Corporation Street. The shocking videos show crowds of people dressed in black, firing explosives in the street and running through the streets as Britons celebrated Halloween festivities. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Crowds of people could be seen running away and screaming in terror…GB News · 1 Nov, 19:06
• Birmingham turns into ‘warzone’ for Halloween after fireworks launched at policeWitnesses reported the city centre turning into a 'war zone' as partygoers let off rockets at officers as a night of fun fast got spookily out of hand.Metro · 1 Nov, 16:11

In this story: Birmingham · West Midlands Police · Stephenson Street · Corporation Street · New Street

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