Police visit children's homes after fireworks turn major Sheffield road into 'warzone'
Police are calling at the homes of children in Sheffield after a major road was turned into a “warzone” by yobs shooting fireworks at buildings on Halloween.
Pictures and video show how fireworks were shot at properties along Abbeydale Road, London Road and Sharrow Lane on at around 11pm on Friday night.
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One resident, who did not want to be identified, told The Star: “I was scared - this happened last year as well, and damaged my car the last time.
“There were about seven shops which shut up their shutters and closed while this was going on.
“It felt like a warzone. It was really loud when houses and cars were being ‘shot at’ with fireworks.”
Now, South Yorkshire Police has confirmed it is investigating - and identified three children they believe are responsible.
A spokesperson said: “At 11.01pm on October 31, we responded to reports of children setting off fireworks at Abbeydale Road, Sheffield.
“There were four reports of incidents involving fireworks in the Nether Edge and Sharrow ward on Friday. No injuries or property damage was reported in relation to these incidents.
“Officers have investigated the incidents and have identified three children we believe were involved.”
Sheffield South West Neighbourhood Policing Team inspector Amy Mellor added: “Our officers are taking proportionate action to respond to this reckless antisocial behaviour.
“We are visiting the addresses of the children we believe were involved, and serving Parental Advisory Letters and Acceptable Behaviour Contracts to their parents or guardians.
“We have also had meetings with community groups and local schools, carried out test purchase operations to prevent the sale of fireworks to underage customers, and have visited local businesses to reassure business owners and carry out further enquiries.
“I am pleased to say that all businesses in the locality passed the test purchases, and the community and our partners are working with us to tackle this antisocial behaviour.”
Anyone with further information is asked to get in touch online or by calling 101, quoting incident number 1281 of October 31.