Police on an antisocial behaviour patrol in a Herefordshire town have been forced to step in after children were caught letting off fireworks in a park.
Ledbury Safer Neighbourhood Team officers and Police Cadets attended Ledbury Primary School's annual fireworks display on Bonfire Night (November 5), where they met residents and families enjoying the evening.
After the event, officers carried out antisocial behaviour patrols around the recreation ground as they aimed to provide reassurance and tackle nuisance behaviour in the area.
But police said a group of people were found setting off fireworks in the recreation ground.
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A spokesperson for Ledbury Police said: "Frustratingly, a group of people thought it was a good idea to let off fireworks in the Recreation Ground."
The force said the group was identified and their parents were spoken to, while enquiries continue to find out who was responsible.
Police have reminded residents that fireworks can be "extremely dangerous" if used irresponsibly and can cause "serious, life-threatening injuries".
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The force also warned that it is an offence to set off fireworks in streets and public places, and said they must not be used in a way that causes harassment, alarm or distress to others.
Anyone witnessing antisocial behaviour or other suspicious activity has been encouraged to report it to police.
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