More than 20 people arrested following disorder involving fireworks in Birmingham
There were more than 20 arrests and a number of weapons seized in response to disorder in Birmingham, which included police officers being attacked with fireworks.
The disorder on Wednesday night involving young people saw fireworks released in a dangerous manner, as members of the public and officers being attacked.
In total, officers from West Midlands Police arrested 21 people aged between 14 and 25 for a number of offences, including violent disorder, assaulting a police officer, breach of the peace, and firing fireworks in a public place.
They all remain in custody for questioning.
A Section 60 which was in place last night and into the early hours of Thursday morning gave officers extra powers to carry out stop and searches.
This led to multiple proactive arrests being made along with the seizures of weapons and fireworks, with the arrests being made in the Dale End area of Birmingham and Staniforth Street.
Inspector Matthew Minton said: "We made 21 arrests overnight as violent disorder broke out where members of the public and our officers were attacked with fireworks.
"Fortunately, no-one has been seriously hurt. We also seized weapons and fireworks as we deployed our Section 60 powers to stop and search.
"Behaviour like what we have seen overnight will not be tolerated, and those responsible will be held accountable."
Witnesses or anyone with any information about the disorder have been asked to call West Midlands Police on 101 quoting log 4026 of 5 November.
They can also speak to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
