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Police Hunt After Boy, 4, Critically Injured by Firework in Burnley

Police appeal for help to identify a young man captured on CCTV.

Overview

  • The child was struck by a firework on Bonfire Night in the Elm Street area of Burnley and remains in a critical condition in hospital.
  • Lancashire Police released images of a young male, seen in a gilet over a hoodie and at times wearing a mask, who they want to speak to.
  • Officers said they dealt with several incidents involving anti-social firework use in the area on Wednesday, 5 November.
  • The force urged anyone with information to email burnley.npt@lancashire.police.uk quoting reference 04/189049/25.
  • Police described recurring firework disorder in the area and said this year "has gone too far"; no arrest has been announced.