A young girl, aged four, is in critical condition at the hospital following an incident where she was struck by a firework on Bonfire Night. The incident occurred in the Elm Street area of Burnley, Lancashire, amidst reports of disruptive behavior involving fireworks, prompting police intervention.
Authorities have shared images of a young man they wish to locate for questioning regarding the incident. A Lancashire Police representative expressed concern over the escalating misuse of fireworks in the community, emphasizing the severity of the situation that led to the child’s hospitalization. An appeal has been made to the public for any information that could assist in identifying the individual in question.
Individuals with relevant information are encouraged to contact burnley.npt@lancashire.police.uk, citing investigation reference 04/189049/25.
