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| Fireworks thrown at crews tackling bonfire blazes | Fireworks thrown at crews tackling bonfire blazes |
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| Bonfire Night is one of the busiest nights of the year for emergency services | Bonfire Night is one of the busiest nights of the year for emergency services |
| Fireworks were thrown at emergency services dealing with callouts on Bonfire Night across England. | Fireworks were thrown at emergency services dealing with callouts on Bonfire Night across England. |
| A police officer was hurt and vehicles were damaged in Liverpool on one of the busiest nights of the year for 999 crews. | A police officer was hurt and vehicles were damaged in Liverpool on one of the busiest nights of the year for 999 crews. |
| Eight people were detained by police, with three remaining in custody for questioning. | Eight people were detained by police, with three remaining in custody for questioning. |
| In Leeds, riot officers were called in to deal with disorder when fireworks were thrown into crowds. | In Leeds, riot officers were called in to deal with disorder when fireworks were thrown into crowds. |
| Four people were arrested in Bradford in connection with attacks on emergency service workers. | Four people were arrested in Bradford in connection with attacks on emergency service workers. |
| West Yorkshire Police said police and fire service vehicles were attacked in the Bradford Moor area. | West Yorkshire Police said police and fire service vehicles were attacked in the Bradford Moor area. |
| Four young people were arrested in connection with the incidents, the force said. The four were later released on bail. | Four young people were arrested in connection with the incidents, the force said. The four were later released on bail. |
| Insp Paul Riley said: "Assaults on emergency workers are totally unacceptable and will not be tolerated. | Insp Paul Riley said: "Assaults on emergency workers are totally unacceptable and will not be tolerated. |
| "We will work with partners to take positive action on these types of incidents." | "We will work with partners to take positive action on these types of incidents." |
| Crews were also targeted when tackling blazes in Greater Manchester, where they attended 229 incidents overnight. | Crews were also targeted when tackling blazes in Greater Manchester, where they attended 229 incidents overnight. |
| They said it was a slight rise compared to 218 incidents in the region in 2021. | They said it was a slight rise compared to 218 incidents in the region in 2021. |
| In north-east England, Cleveland Fire Brigade said firefighters had fireworks and rocks thrown at them in "several violent incidents". | In north-east England, Cleveland Fire Brigade said firefighters had fireworks and rocks thrown at them in "several violent incidents". |
| Crews had to deal with various items that were set alight | Crews had to deal with various items that were set alight |
| Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: "No-one should be attacked when trying to keep communities safe." | Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: "No-one should be attacked when trying to keep communities safe." |
| In a statement, they added: "Although the vast majority of people celebrated Bonfire Night safely and responsibly, there were isolated incidents where crews encountered anti-social behaviour while trying to perform their duties." | In a statement, they added: "Although the vast majority of people celebrated Bonfire Night safely and responsibly, there were isolated incidents where crews encountered anti-social behaviour while trying to perform their duties." |
| In Salford, a firework was put through the letterbox of a home, leading to crews extinguishing a small blaze in the hallway. | In Salford, a firework was put through the letterbox of a home, leading to crews extinguishing a small blaze in the hallway. |
| Wheelie bins, trees and playground equipment were also set alight. | Wheelie bins, trees and playground equipment were also set alight. |
| GMFRS assistant chief fire officer Leon Parkes added: "Setting light to fires, throwing fireworks and making hoax calls can cost lives and keep our firefighters away from dealing with life-threatening incidents." | GMFRS assistant chief fire officer Leon Parkes added: "Setting light to fires, throwing fireworks and making hoax calls can cost lives and keep our firefighters away from dealing with life-threatening incidents." |
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