Overview
- A 14-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after a balcony fire at Knowsley Heights in Huyton and remains in custody.
- Firefighters extinguished a third-floor blaze as fireworks were launched at crews and police, injuring a female officer and a teenager, with MFRS sharing CCTV to support enquiries.
- A large, unauthorised bonfire at Ilchester Park in Birkenhead drew hundreds despite council warnings, and attendees reported fireworks being set off within the crowd.
- Merseyside Police tracked motorcycle riders accused of aiming fireworks at officers, arresting one man found with a knife and seizing two bikes.
- West Midlands Police arrested four teenage boys for violent disorder in Birmingham, seized weapons including fireworks, and used Section 60 stop-and-search powers until 6am.