Britain's "Bonfire Night" turns into a nightmare, with riots and arson breaking out in multiple areas, police and firefighters attacked
Britain's annual "Bonfire Night" (Bonfire Night) was originally an event to celebrate a traditional festival, but it turned into a nightmare of chaos and violence this year. On the evening of November 5th local time, riots broke out in multiple areas of Britain, with fireworks flying around the streets, police and firefighters attacked, and many houses on fire, the situation getting out of control for a time.
According to The Sun, reported on the 6th, police arrested several teenagers in multiple cities and had to issue dispersal orders to restore order. Videos circulating on social media showed that a police car in Birmingham was violently attacked by crowds with fireworks, sparks bouncing off the car body, and the driver had to reverse away to escape. Several masked rioters were captured on camera throwing signal flares at cars, police, and passersby. Police later arrested four teenagers suspected of "violently disturbing public order."
In Liverpool, a balcony on the third floor of a high-rise residential building was hit by fireworks and caught fire. When police and firefighters arrived at the scene to put out the fire, they were attacked by rioters with fireworks, resulting in injuries to several officers and firefighters, including a female officer who suffered a leg injury. Police arrested a 14-year-old boy, who is suspected of arson and endangering others' lives, and he is still in custody.
The Greater Manchester police also issued dispersal orders in multiple areas to deal with antisocial behavior during "Bonfire Night." Street scenes showed teenagers firing fireworks at the road, nearly hitting moving cars and buses. A woman posted on social media saying that the fireworks almost hit her and her baby in her arms.
On the beach in North Yorkshire, there was a shocking accident: two children's fireworks suddenly exploded, causing serious burns to their hands and faces.
British police said that the number of public safety incidents during this year's "Bonfire Night" has significantly increased, and in some cities, riot police have been deployed to prevent the situation from deteriorating further. (Rural Cat)
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