UK cities ‘under siege’ after masked youths blast fireworks at police

Youths in several UK cities, including Birmingham and Manchester, engaged in violent behavior by blasting fireworks at police and the public. Celebrations turned chaotic with masked youths launching fireworks in city centers, directing them at people, buses, and storefronts, with some incidents continuing until early morning. In Birmingham, the disorder spanned multiple locations, with residents describing areas as "under siege" and "scary places to be." Police arrested 21 individuals in connection with the incidents in Birmingham, including four teenage boys suspected of violent disorder and possession of weapons. No serious injuries to the public were reported, though some emergency service personnel sustained injuries. Similar disturbances occurred in Manchester, where groups of teenagers, some wearing balaclavas, fired fireworks into streets for hours, posing a significant danger to residents. Police confirmed fireworks were launched at both people and ... download the app to read more