Police Appeal for Information on Scarborough Fireworks Incident

Thursday, 6 February 2025 06:00

Scarborough Police are investigating reports of fireworks being set off in the town.

Over New Years Eve into New Years Day, fireworks were set off from the pavements and central reservation on Northway. This occurred whilst vehicles were attempting to drive along the road.

As part of the investigation, police officers have visited multiple premiseson and in the surrounding streets and have spoken to businesses and residents.

Officers say:

"We have been trawling through CCTV footage and video recordings, unfortunately, the footage has been unclear, and we have so far, been unable to identify any suspects.

We are now appealing to the wider public.

If you have any further information, CCTV, or dashcam footage, which may help the investigation, please contact Simon.Hunter@northyorkshire.police.uk, alternatively you can call 101, select option two and ask for Simon Hunter.

Please quote reference number 12250001806.

You can also provide anonymous information via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."

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