Overview
- Firefighters extinguished a third-floor balcony blaze at Knowsley Heights in Huyton, where fireworks were launched at crews and police, and a female officer sustained a minor leg injury.
- Merseyside Police arrested a 14-year-old on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life, and he remains in custody as enquiries continue.
- Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service said five engines and an aerial appliance attended, and CCTV from appliances will be shared with police to support the investigation.
- Officers in Merseyside pursued motorcycle riders suspected of aiming fireworks at police, arresting one male who had a knife and seizing two bikes with help from the National Police Air Service.
- West Midlands Police arrested four teenage boys on suspicion of violent disorder in Birmingham and seized weapons under Section 60 powers, while other forces issued dispersal orders in areas including Greater Manchester; separate reports of injuries in Scarborough remain unconfirmed.