Fireworks Incidents in Preston
As Bonfire Night approaches, fireworks continue to be a problem in Preston. Police reported incidents of fireworks being aimed at the public on Saturday evening, 25 October.
Recent weekends have seen similar incidents, including fireworks being targeted at volunteer police officers and members of the public in the city centre and other areas.
- Two 13-year-old children were taken home to their parents and had their fireworks seized.
- Youths were reportedly on the bridge between Avenham and Miller parks with fireworks.
I'm just walking into town minding my own business and this kid lights a firework and chucks it into the path.
Author's summary: Fireworks plague Preston ahead of Bonfire Night.