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Police Regain Control After Blackpool Halloween House Party Erupts Into Street Disorder

Police are reviewing CCTV to identify those suspected of launching fireworks at officers.

Overview

  • Officers called about a crash around 10 p.m. on Oct. 31 arrived on Normoss Avenue to find 200–300 youths, with roughly 100 crammed inside a small two-up, two-down home.
  • Lancashire Constabulary Specials formed a line against mainly 16–17-year-olds, many reportedly fuelled by alcohol and carrying glass bottles, and restored order after nearly an hour.
  • Fireworks were launched at police during the response, following earlier reports of fireworks being aimed at people in Memorial Park, Fleetwood.
  • The aftermath included significant damage to the property and a street littered with broken glass and debris, according to police.
  • Accounts differ on arrests, with reports citing either one person detained for a public order offence or three held for public order and obstructing police.