South Yorkshire Police received over 80 calls relating to firework incidents
Parents are being urged to explain the dangers of fireworks to their children
South Yorkshire Fire Service have revealed they received over 80 calls last night for firework related incidents.
Crews say most of them were to do with young people setting off fireworks in the streets and towards vehicles.
It comes as five teenagers were arrested over trouble around Halloween.
Parents are being urged to explain the dangers of fireworks to their children.
84 calls were received in the control room last night (November 5th)
South Yorkshire Police said:
"The majority of people enjoyed Bonfire Night safely, attending organised events and celebrating with friends and family.
"However, a small minority were set on causing issues, with majority of calls reporting youths setting fireworks off in the streets and towards vehicles.
"Following these calls, officers responded and dispersed the groups and follow up investigations will now continue.
"As the weekend descends our officers will be on patrol and responding to incidents that come their way.
"In responding to incidents that could be avoided by better choices and common sense, our officers’ efforts are being diverted from other incidents and crimes.
"behaviour is completely unacceptable and we will act against those people who are intent on ruining it. "
Meanwhile A house in Barnsley was been set alight by a firework last night.
Three crews went to Rotherham road, no one was hurt.