Suspected identified after child seriously injured in Burnley firework incident
A young child suffered severe injuries and remains in hospital
Last updated 10th Nov 2025
Police have identified a suspect following a Bonfire Night incident in Burnley which left a four-year-old child in critical condition.
Lancashire Constabulary launched an appeal over the weekend after officers were called to a series of firework-related disturbances in the Elm Street area.
During the incidents, a young child suffered severe injuries and remains in hospital.
In their initial appeal, police released an image of a person they wanted to speak to, urging the local community to come forward with information.
In an update issued last night, Burnley and Padiham Police confirmed that thanks to the public’s assistance, officers have now identified a suspect and obtained further key information related to the inquiry.
A police spokesperson said: “Thanks to the information that you have provided we have now identified a suspect and also obtained other relevant information to our enquiry. Officers will be making arrests and following up on all of this information ASAP.
"We will keep you informed along the way as we know this incident has generated a lot of interest and concern in the community.”
The original appeal described the incident as a case where the anti-social use of fireworks had ‘gone too far’, resulting in serious harm.
Police continue to urge anyone with additional information to come forward.