Police hunt youths who hurled fireworks at passing cars and pedestrians

Youths terrorised a community by throwing fireworks, smashing a car window and hitting a pedestrian, police have said.

The man was struck with a firework in Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire, at around 10.40pm on Bonfire Night and was treated for minor injuries.

A woman travelling with two children had her car window smashed by a firework thrown by the same youths, according to police.

Between 7pm and 11pm on Wednesday, police attended reports of youths throwing fireworks towards traffic and shops in the Dumbarton Road area.

Officers pledged to identify the people responsible and said the consequences could have been severe.

Detective Inspector Pamela Grant said: “Luckily no-one was seriously injured by this dangerous and reckless behaviour, however the consequences could have been much more serious.

“A car with a woman and two children inside had its window smashed after a firework was thrown at it.

“At around 10.40pm a man was struck by a firework by the youths responsible.

“Extensive inquiries are ongoing to trace those involved and I urge anyone who witnessed these incidents, or anyone with information on those responsible, to contact us.

“If anyone has any personal or dashcam footage, please contact us if it holds anything which could be relevant.

“I would like to reassure the public that we treat this type of criminality and disorder very seriously and officers are working to identify those responsible as soon as possible.

“There will be increased patrols in the area to provide public reassurance and anyone with concerns should speak to officers.”

Information can be passed to police on 101, quoting incident number 3571 of November 5. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.