Police officer hospitalised after fireworks thrown at Caerphilly protest

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 30 Oct, 18:51 · Archive

A police officer was taken to hospital with burns after a firework was thrown during a planned gathering at Snowden Court in Lansbury Park, Caerphilly, on Thursday, 29 October. Officers in riot gear responded to reports of the planned gathering. While at the scene, bottles and fireworks were thrown towards a property, and one officer suffered burns from a firework directed at them.

WalesOnline reports the gathering took place at the address of a person who was recently found not guilty of sex offences at Crown Court. Video footage showed a crowd gathered as officers carrying riot shields moved into the area. A 'protect our children' banner was visible and protesters chanted 'get him out'. No arrests were made on the night and the crowd was dispersed.

Supertintendent Ryan Francis said some behaviour displayed during the gathering was unacceptable and put people in the area, including officers, in danger. He stated that whilst the right to protest peacefully is fundamental to democracy, organisers have a duty to ensure events are held within the law. The force said it must balance the public's right to gather or protest with public safety.

How it is being reported

• What happened as hundreds gathered and police moved in with riot shieldsA police officer was taken to hospital after fireworks and bottles were thrown during a protest in Caerphilly.South Wales Argus · 30 Oct, 18:00
• Bottles and fireworks thrown by crowd as police officer injured in angry scenes outside man's homebottles and fireworks were thrown at the address, and that one police officer was taken to hospital for treatmentWalesOnline · 30 Oct, 12:05
• Fireworks and bottles thrown during protest as officer hospitalised with burnsA police officer was taken to hospital with burns after a firework was thrown during a planned gathering in Caerphilly.South Wales Argus · 30 Oct, 12:01

In this story: Gwent Police · Caerphilly · Lansbury Park · Snowden Court · Ryan Francis

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