Boy, 4, in critical condition after being hit by firework

"A four-year-old boy is fighting for his life after being hit by a firework. Lancashire Police are now appealing for a man to come forward in connection with the incident, warning this year has gone too far. The force said officers attended a number of incidents involving the anti-social use of fireworks in Burnley on Wednesday. During these incidents on Guy Fawkes Night in the Elm Street area, a four-year-old child was severely injured. He remains in hospital in a critical condition."

"Police have released images of a man they want to speak to in relation to the incident, appealing to the public to help officers identify him. We are aware this area has seen previous anti-social use of fireworks, but this year has gone too far, resulting in a child being hospitalised, the force said in a statement. We are urging the community to do the right thing and tell us who he is."

"During these incidents, a four-year-old child was severely injured and remains in hospital in a critical condition. Police would like to speak to this person in relation to the incident and we are calling on the community of Burnley to identify him to us. Anyone who recognises the person in the photographs is asked to email police at [e-mail] quoting investigation reference 04/189049/25."

A four-year-old child was severely injured by a firework in the Elm Street area of Burnley on the evening of Wednesday 5 November and remains in hospital in a critical condition. Officers attended multiple incidents involving the anti-social use of fireworks that night. Images of a man have been released and members of the public are being asked to identify him. The Elm Street area has seen previous anti-social firework use, and the incident prompted calls for the community to provide information. Anyone who recognises the person should email [e-mail] quoting investigation reference 04/189049/25.

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