Police investigation underway after fireworks disorder

Police are actively investigating and appealing for witnesses after responding to reports of people launching fireworks at each other in Nottingham.

Officers were called to Midland Way, Radford, around 10.20pm yesterday (Tuesday 5 November), after initial reports of disorder involving a large group of people.

It was reported fireworks had been launched at surrounding buildings and parked vehicles as well as people shooting fireworks at each other.

Multiple police units were deployed to the incident, with fireworks being aimed at officers and other emergency service colleagues who responded.

No serious injuries or damage were reported.

The crowds were dispersed but further disorder was later reported in the city centre, with fireworks being launched at officers. Police again dispersed the crowds and brought things under control.

Thankfully, no serious injuries were sustained.

Chief Inspector Mike Ebbins, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “I want to reassure the community that a thorough investigation is underway, and we are pursuing several lines of inquiry that will ensure that those responsible are tracked down, caught and dealt with.

“We won't tolerate such appalling behaviour which puts people at risk of harm, including our officers and fellow blue light colleagues who were in attendance trying to keep people safe, and we'll seek to prosecute anyone involved.

“There will be increased patrols in the affected areas tonight, providing reassurance for the public, as we continue with our investigation.

“While our inquiries remain ongoing, we’re urging anyone with mobile phone, social media footage or dashcam footage that could assist our investigation to please contact Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 452 of 5 November, or alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”