Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Holly Patrick

Video: Masked Bonfire Night youths launch fireworks across Birmingham streets

Fireworks were released across Birmingham's streets on Wednesday night (5 November) as incidents of Bonfire Night disorder were reported across the UK.

West Midlands Police said more than 20 arrests were made after officers were attacked with fireworks in the city.

Disorder involving young people saw fireworks being released dangerously, as members of the public and officers were attacked, the force added.

Twenty-one people aged between 14 and 25 were arrested for offences including violent disorder, assaulting a police officer, breach of the peace, and firing fireworks in a public place.

They all remain in custody for questioning.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.