Four-Year-Old Injured by Firework in Burnley

A 15-year-old boy was arrested after a four-year-old girl was critically injured by a firework in Burnley, Lancashire, on Bonfire Night. The girl is currently in stable condition at the hospital following the incident, which prompted police to investigate and appeal for witnesses. Concerns have been raised over the anti-social use of fireworks, leading to calls on social media for a ban on their sale to the public. The police confirmed the arrest was related to the alleged supply of fireworks, as similar incidents have been reported elsewhere.

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