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Boy, 4, Fighting for Life in Hospital After Being Hit by Firework
- On Wednesday, November 5, police attended various incidents of anti-social firework use in the Elm Street area of Burnley, Lancashire, where a four-year-old boy was struck by a firework and is fighting for his life in hospital.
- During Bonfire Night, police said multiple reports of anti-social firework use in the Elm Street area of Burnley and nearby streets including New Street and Dale End prompted responses, with disorder also flaring on Halloween.
- Lancashire Police released images of a man they want to speak to and asked anyone who recognises him to email burnley.npt@lancashire.police.uk quoting investigation reference 04/189049/25.
- Lancashire Police warned `this year has gone too far` and emphasised that misusing fireworks is illegal to protect the local community of Burnley.
- Extra stop-and-search powers were handed to officers on November 8, and nearby forces charged 19 people after groups launched fireworks targeting officers and police vehicles.
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Boy, 4, fighting for life after being hit by lit firework as police say 'too far' - Birmingham Live
The young boy was rushed to Royal Blackburn Hospital with 'life-threatening injuries' following the incident in the Elm Street area of Burnley, Lancashire, on November 5
·Birmingham, United Kingdom
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