A 14-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after emergency services were attacked with fireworks.
Firefighters were tackling a large blaze at a block of flats in Huyton, near Liverpool when fireworks exploded overhead.
Merseyside Police said emergency services were called to Knowsley Heights on Primrose Drive on Wednesday evening following reports young people were directing fireworks at a block of flats.
The fire brigade fought to extinguish a fire on a third-floor balcony.
Fireworks were also fired towards police officers who attended the scene and a female police officer suffered a minor leg injury.
We have this evening, Wednesday 5 November, arrested a 14-year-old boy on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life.
— Merseyside Police (@MerseyPolice) November 5, 2025
Emergency Services were called to Knowsley Heights on Primrose Drive following reports youths were directing fireworks at a block of flats. Firefighters… pic.twitter.com/jZuBZZVk2A
A 14-year-old boy was arrested last night and remains in custody.
Chief Inspector Kevin Chatterton said: “We will not tolerate this type of disgraceful behaviour, particularly when it involves emergency services staff being targeted in such a way. It is only by sheer good fortune that nobody was seriously injured.
“Officers were quickly at the scene and spoke to a number of youths and parents to advise them about their behaviour.
“One teenage male was arrested and will be questioned.”
A statement from Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS) said: “Thankfully, none of the firefighters were injured during the incident.
“However, MFRS is urging people to respect emergency service workers this evening. Fire crews are out protecting our communities and do not deserve to be attacked.”
The service said in a post on X last night: “While attending a fire in Huyton, firefighters were targeted and attacked with fireworks.
“These attacks are unacceptable. Our firefighters are out to protect our communities - not to be attacked.
“All fire engines are fitted with CCTV and is sent to Merseyside Police.”
