BREAKING: Four year old boy fighting for life after being hit by firework, as police appeal to identify suspect from CCTV
A four-year-old boy is in critical condition after being struck by a firework during Bonfire Night celebrations in Burnley, Lancashire.
Emergency services were called to the Elm Street area on Wednesday evening following multiple reports of anti-social behaviour involving fireworks.
Police confirmed that the young boy suffered life-threatening injuries and remains in hospital.
Lancashire Police have released CCTV images of a hooded man they wish to identify in connection with the incident.
A police spokesperson said: “We are aware this area has seen previous anti-social use of fireworks, but this year has gone too far, resulting in a child being hospitalised. We are urging the community to do the right thing and tell us who he is.”
Officers are appealing for anyone with information or footage of the events in Elm Street to come forward immediately.The investigation is ongoing.
