Group at illegal firework gathering during lockdown in Sheffield race away from police
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Officers were deployed to the area of open space in Crookes known as Bolehills after reports of a large group setting off fireworks despite the nationwide lockdown aimed at preventing the spread of coronavirus.
When officers arrived, just after 11.30pm, the group fled.
South Yorkshire Police said: “We received a call at 11.31pm for reports of people setting fireworks off in Bolehill Recreational Ground on Tinker Lane in Sheffield.
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Hide Ad“Officers attended the area and upon their arrival, those identified ran away from officers.
“Officers conducted a search of the area but the group had dispersed.
“We would like to remind people that setting fireworks off in a public space is illegal and you can be prosecuted.”
Anyone with information about the incident should call 101 and quote incident number 1,226 of November 5.