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Sefton Police urge parents to check children's bags for fireworks after teenager detained
Overview
Police in Sefton are urging parents to check their children's bags following an incident where a teenager was detained after being seen firing fireworks at vehicles and members of the public. Sefton Council leader Marion Atkinson has called for tighter regulations to prevent children from acquiring fireworks, while police remind the public that it is illegal to sell fireworks to under-18s or to possess and set them off in public places.
Key points
- Police urged parents to check their children's bags after a teenager was found with a rucksack full of fireworks.
- A youngster was detained after being seen firing fireworks at vehicles and members of the public.
- Sefton Council leader Marion Atkinson called for tighter regulations to stop children from getting hold of fireworks.
- Current UK rules prohibit selling most fireworks to under-18s and make it illegal for them to possess or set off fireworks in public places.