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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Caroline Mortimer

Driver badly burned after fireworks thrown into car outside B&Q in Newport

A man suffered serious burns after fireworks were through into his car at traffic lights in Newport.

Police say two men were at a set of traffic lights near a B&Q in the Welsh town on Monday evening when another car pulled up beside it and the occupants threw live fireworks into the car. 

Both men were taken to hospital - one with minor injuries but the other suffered serious burns to his hand and chest. 

Police say the suspects' car was described as a white BMW Series 1.

Gwent Police are appealing for information about the incident which happened between 7pm and 8pm.  

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