Police and Firefighters attacked by youths with Fireworks in Lumley

There is anger after youths attacked police and firefighters with fireworks in Lumley after they tried to stop them burning aerosols and an abandoned fridge, with officers calling for parents to take responsibility.

Emergency services were called on Monday after youths had started a series of potentially dangerous blazes on the Great Lumley Green, only to be attacked by having fireworks hurled at them.

A force spokesman said: “Over the last week there have been several fires set on the green in Great Lumley, this has become a regular occurrence and is not supported by the fire service or the police.

“This is highly dangerous with the release of toxic fumes and the unpredictable flammable materials can cause serious injury. This is fly tipping and arson and is being treated as such.

“Last night when police and fire attended the area they had fireworks thrown at them by youths who had gathered around the fire, this again will not be tolerated and any persons identified will be prosecuted for assault on an emergency worker. Nobody deserves to be assaulted at work let alone people who are trying to safeguard a community.

“Please educate your children. If the fire service are attending these fires and being attacked this will impact on response times to an emergency, which could put your family and friends at risk.”