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Police Appeal After Boy, 4, Left Critically Injured by Firework in Burnley

Officers release CCTV of a young man they wish to question, asking residents to help identify him.

Overview

  • The incident happened on Bonfire Night on Wednesday in the Elm Street area of Burnley during reports of anti-social firework use.
  • The child was taken to Royal Blackburn Hospital and remains in a critical condition.
  • Lancashire Police published images of a young male in a dark gilet and hooded top, seen both masked and unmasked, whom they want to speak to.
  • Anyone who recognises him is asked to email burnley.npt@lancashire.police.uk quoting reference 04/189049/25.
  • No arrests have been reported as the investigation continues, with police saying this year's behaviour in the area 'went too far.'