AN APPEAL has gone out for information after dozens of youths were seen throwing fireworks at each other and houses in Blackburn.
Officers are appealing for information after the group of Asian youths lit a bonfire in Holly Street after 9.30pm on Bonfire night.
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The group launched fireworks at local councillors, marshals and police who were already in the area due to anti-social behaviour experienced in previous years.
A firework landed on a van belonging to a local resident, which caused extensive damage to the vehicle. Two arrests were made.
A number of people later moved on to the Robinson Street area of Little Harwood and let off fireworks again.
Supt Julian Platt said: “The behaviour of these men was not only highly irresponsible but extremely dangerous and I am thankful that no one was seriously injured.
“Our officers on patrol in the Blackburn area spoke with a number of groups during the evening and did seize a large amount of fireworks. I am determined to find the people involved and we are currently examining CCTV to try and identify those responsible.
Call police on 101 quoting incident number 1491 of November 5.
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