Video: People let off fireworks in the city centre on Bonfire Night
A passerby caught on video the moment a group of men dangerously let off fireworks including rockets in city centre streets.
The group were filmed on Shakespeare Street, Waverley Street and Peel Street near Nottingham Trent University, on the evening of Bonfire Night.
In the clip the group lets of rockets on pavements and in hedges. At one point a firework explodes underneath a parked vehicle.
It comes after a series of incidents over the weekend, including a house fire in Tibshelf which started when someone posted a firework through a letter box.
Nottinghamshire Police reminded people of their firework safety guidance after the video emerged.
A force spokesman said: “Fireworks are great fun but it is important to remember that they can also cause distress and injuries if not handled properly.
“If you are using fireworks at home simply follow our guidelines to ensure you have a safe but fun bonfire night.
“Only buy fireworks from a legitimate retailer and remember it is illegal to supply fireworks to persons under the age of 18.
“Shops are not allowed to sell fireworks louder than 120 decibels. It is an offence for under 18’s to have fireworks in a public place.
“You should never throw or set off a firework in the street, onto a road or in a public place.
“You’re not allowed to set off fireworks between 11pm and 7am except on Bonfire night whereby the curfew is midnight to 7am – for New Year’s Eve, Diwali and Chinese New Year, curfew is 1am.
“Anyone caught causing a nuisance with fireworks will receive an instant fine of £80 and any fireworks found on a person under 18 will be confiscated.
“Remember, if you break the law on fireworks you could be sent to prison for up to six months or your parents or carers could receive a fine.”
