Firework thugs wreak havoc on Britain's streets: Birmingham police face barrage of missiles while yobs shove explosive through south London letterbox in latest life-risking attacks
Reckless yobs shot live fireworks at police officers and shoved explosives through letterboxes in London in a spate of terrifying attacks across the UK.
The targeted attacks over the Halloween weekend, many of which were captured on film, have prompted outrage.
Many people are now calling for the explosive pyrotechnics to be banned. en across Birmingham City Centre over the weekend, prompting outrage from the community
The police car was pelted with fireworks in Smethwick, forcing the officers to flee as the dangerous pyrotechnics exploded around them
West Midlands Police slammed the 'reckless behaviour' adding that it could have 'easily led to serious injury'
Thugs targeted police with a stream of fireworks in Birmingham, forcing the officers to flee as the dangerous pyrotechnics exploded around them.
Footage of another attack in Smethwick, Birmingham, resembled a war zone on Halloween night as the group is seen shooting a barrage of live fireworks at officers.
It's not clear how many fireworks went off but dozens appear to flying through the air in the video, as hooded figures can be seen filming the incident on their mobile phones.
Another clip shows a police car with its blue lights flashing approaching the group, before they take aim once again.
The driver then flees the area to escape the explosive attack, which reportedly took place on Cape Hill around 6.30pm.
Firework attacks took place across the UK, with incidents in Birmingham, Sheffield, London and Southsea
This footage taken on Halloween night shows the group shooting live fireworks at police in Smethwick, Birmingham. West Midlands Police are investigating the incident
West Midlands Police are investigating the incident and slammed the 'reckless behaviour' adding that it could have 'easily led to serious injury'.
They confirmed a 16-year-old boy was detained after he was caught carrying fireworks.
Sergeant Mike Bradley from Sandwell Police, said: 'We are aware of video footage being circulated of fireworks being launched at passing cars including a police car on 31 October.
'We received several calls at around 6.30pm and as officers arrived in Cape Hill, fireworks were thrown at one of our police cars.
'A 16-year-old boy was detained and taken home after he was caught carrying fireworks. He will be voluntary interviewed.
Firework thugs wreak havoc on Britain's streets: Birmingham police face barrage of missiles while yobs shove explosive through south London letterbox in latest life-risking attacks
- Yobs fired live fireworks at police officers in Birmingham on Saturday night
- The attack in Smethwick was part of a spate of similar incidences across the city
- Police were also targeted in Sheffield, where fireworks were thrown in a cop car
- Pyrotechnics were also shoved into one London home through their letter box
- Attacks over the Halloween weekend made nation's streets resemble war zones
- Firework attacks also took place earlier in the week in Islington and Southsea
Reckless yobs shot live fireworks at police officers and shoved explosives through letterboxes in London in a spate of terrifying attacks across the UK.
The targeted attacks over the Halloween weekend, many of which were captured on film, have prompted outrage.
Many people are now calling for the explosive pyrotechnics to be banned.
It comes after similar scenes were seen across Birmingham City Centre over the weekend, prompting outrage from the community
The police car was pelted with fireworks in Smethwick, forcing the officers to flee as the dangerous pyrotechnics exploded around them
West Midlands Police slammed the 'reckless behaviour' adding that it could have 'easily led to serious injury'
Thugs targeted police with a stream of fireworks in Birmingham, forcing the officers to flee as the dangerous pyrotechnics exploded around them.
Footage of another attack in Smethwick, Birmingham, resembled a war zone on Halloween night as the group is seen shooting a barrage of live fireworks at officers.
It's not clear how many fireworks went off but dozens appear to flying through the air in the video, as hooded figures can be seen filming the incident on their mobile phones.
Another clip shows a police car with its blue lights flashing approaching the group, before they take aim once again.
The driver then flees the area to escape the explosive attack, which reportedly took place on Cape Hill around 6.30pm.
Firework attacks took place across the UK, with incidents in Birmingham, Sheffield, London and Southsea
This footage taken on Halloween night shows the group shooting live fireworks at police in Smethwick, Birmingham. West Midlands Police are investigating the incident
West Midlands Police are investigating the incident and slammed the 'reckless behaviour' adding that it could have 'easily led to serious injury'.
They confirmed a 16-year-old boy was detained after he was caught carrying fireworks.
Sergeant Mike Bradley from Sandwell Police, said: 'We are aware of video footage being circulated of fireworks being launched at passing cars including a police car on 31 October.
'We received several calls at around 6.30pm and as officers arrived in Cape Hill, fireworks were thrown at one of our police cars.
'A 16-year-old boy was detained and taken home after he was caught carrying fireworks. He will be voluntary interviewed.
Further footage has emerged showing a person letting off a volley of rockets as they drive down Coventry Road in Yardley, Birmingham. Video of the footage has been posted online under the caption ‘Drive By Shooting’
The footage shows lit fireworks hurtling towards passing cars, parked vehicles and bus stops along the busy A45
'Letting off fireworks in the street and throwing objects into the road is reckless behaviour which could easily have led to serious injury. It's lucky no one was hurt.
'It's against the law to set off or throw fireworks in the street or a public place, and for under 18s to buy or possess fireworks.
'I'd ask anyone with information about what happened, including how these young people came to have fireworks, to get in touch with us.'
West Midlands Police confirmed they were stepping up patrols in the area.
It comes after similar scenes were seen across Birmingham City Centre over the weekend, with drivers, pedestrians and police cars targeted on Halloween.
Police in Sheffield were the victims of similar attacks to those in Birmingham, with shocking footage showing the moment an officer had to escape from his parked patrol car as fireworks can be seen exploding inside.
The pyrotechnics appear to have been thrown in through the passenger's window and can be seen explosing inside the car. 
The police officer can be seen escaping his vehicle as yobs on a Sheffield estate threw fireworks into the parked car
The colourful pyrotechnics can be seen exploding inside the vehicle as the officer stands alongside
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The disturbing incident was filmed on the evening of Saturday 31st October on the Wensley estate in Grimesthorpe.
Further footage has emerged showing a person letting off a volley of rockets as they drive down Coventry Road in Yardley, Birmingham.
Video of the footage has been posted online under the caption ‘Drive By Shooting’ and shows lit fireworks hurtling towards passing cars, parked vehicles and bus stops along the busy A45.
The missiles were directed at buildings, shops, and businesses including the prominent Platinum Executive Travel showroom.
Smoke and coloured flares filled the road, obscuring the view for other drivers along the busy route.
Live fireworks were also filmed being pushed through the letterbox of a terraced home in south London over the weekend.
The explosives are seen to burn red inside the home as the hooded figure runs from the property to flee the scene.
While youths in Woolwich also set off fireworks in the streets on the night the nation celebrated Halloween.
The attacks have prompted outrage from the community.
A group of thugs all dressed in black launched explosives in the direction of passersby and passing cars on Saturday night, narrowly missing their targets. her, narrowly missing passersby and passing cars
A group of thugs also terrorised locals by launching fireworks in Birmingham city centre
Concerned residents, worried that someone would get hurt, raised the alarm with the police when they heard huge bangs as the thugs had set off the pyrotechnics near apartment blocks in Masshouse Lane and Smallbrook Queensway around 9pm.
A resident at Allegro Living said: 'I could see fireworks were being thrown at traffic and where passers by were walking and was really concerned someone would get hurt.
'I was considering phoning for an ambulance too as I was so sure someone would be seriously injured.
'I phoned the police twice because they hadn't come after half an hour, and the responder said they were dealing with a number of similar incidents in the area.'
Jane Birkett said: 'Fireworks should be banned. It's disgraceful on what is happening around Birmingham.'
The yobs also terrorised locals in Masshouse apartments, where a resident witnessed them throwing the fireworks at each other.
Earlier in the week a gang of yobs was filmed hurling fireworks into properties and gardens in Southsea, Hampshire as terrified homeowners were trapped inside.
Youths in Woolwich, London, also set off fireworks in the streets on the night the nation celebrated Halloween
The hooded yobs put lives at risk as they set off dozens of fireworks, but police called to the scene retreated due to 'safety concerns' for their own officers.
Last week footage also captured further explosives bouncing off a high-rise building and making a loud bang in Pooles Park, Finsbury Park.
Thugs fired a terrifying fusillade of fireworks at apartment blocks as the Islington residents cowered in fear.
The Metropolitan Police responded to the clip, confirming local officers were informed.
On its website, the force states: 'Used irresponsibly, fireworks can cause damage to property and do significant harm to people and animals.
'Not only is there a danger from fireworks exploding, they can also pose a serious fire risk as well.
'This is why members of the public may only use fireworks on private property, such as their back gardens, and only licensed professionals can use them in public places.'
Social media user Avraj Bansal expressed concern at the numbers of attacks across the UK
He added that he was 'seriously appalled' at the incidents during the time of covid
Andy Newland called for fireworks to be banned as a result of the terrifying attacks
The firework attacks were branded 'absolutely disgusting' by this horrified Twitter user
Social media user Sara responded to fireworks being shoved through a London letter box
The attacks across the UK over Halloween weekend prompted calls for 'lethal' fireworks to be banned.
Frances Heath commented on the Birmingham attacks: 'It is time to ban fireworks. They are dangerous in the wrong hands.'
Another woman wrote: 'This is absolutely disgusting and the reason why all sales of fireworks should be banned to the public.'
Responding to the south London letterbox incident, social media user Sara said: 'I'm speechless this is disgusting'.
After footage of the Sheffield attack on a police car was widely circulated on social media online viewers condemned the scenes.
One individual wrote: 'And this is a perfect example of why fireworks should be banned. It's the same every bloody year. There really are some silly tw*ts out there'
Another social media user commented: 'Can't believe some people think it's funny. That copper is someone's son, husband, father and could have been seriously injured if not killed. How much taxpayers money will it cost to repair that vehicle?'
Meanwhile one user felt sadness at the violence towards the police force: 'All there trying to do is protect us and this is how people repay them [sic]'.
Another individual wrote: 'Do these idiots realise the police have families at home livid watching this video'.
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