Violent disorder broke out in Birmingham overnight as groups of youths threw fireworks at police officers. The unrest began late Wednesday and continued into Thursday morning.
West Midlands Police arrested four teenage boys on suspicion of violent disorder. Weapons were seized following attacks on officers in the Dale End area.
"Disorder involving young people saw fireworks released in a dangerous manner, as members of the public and our officers were attacked."
The police warned that the chaos would not be tolerated.
Despite police warnings, live-streamed footage showed renewed disturbances on Staniforth Street in Birmingham. Hundreds of youths were seen rampaging, some throwing fireworks, as police vehicles arrived at the scene.
Clashes persisted into the early hours, with masked young men throwing flares at cars, police officers, and one another. Videos showed groups in dark clothing crowding an underpass while fireworks exploded down the street, forcing people to run through the road.
Summary: A wave of violent disorder in Birmingham saw youths attacking police with fireworks, resulting in arrests and widespread chaos that lasted through the night.