“If you are celebrating bonfire night this weekend, please do so safely”

Police have issued a safety warning heading into Bonfire Night weekend after seizing a number of fireworks from Sheffield’s streets.

On Thursday night (November 5), officers around the Woodhouse, Manor and Darnall areas of Sheffield carried out patrols to ensure fireworks were being used safety.

Police seized a number of fireworks as they responded to anti-social behaviour on the streets of Sheffield on Bonfire Night | SYP

placeholder image — Police seized a number of fireworks as they responded to anti-social behaviour on the streets of Sheffield on Bonfire Night | SYP

The force has said that they responded to several incidents of fireworks being used in an anti-social or dangerous manner.

As a result, they seized a number of fireworks.

Ahead of the weekend, police are calling on people to make sure they are using fireworks safely.

A Sheffield South East NPT spokesperson: “As we go into the weekend, we encourage members of the public to report incidents of this nature and to forward footage of those causing a danger to people within our communities.

“We will ensure that those identified will be dealt with for any offences.

“If you are celebrating bonfire night this weekend, please do so safely.”