Animal lovers call for fireworks ban - as video shows sheep fleeing in terror

Animal lovers have called for a ban on private firework displays ahead of Bonfire Night - saying they "traumatise" and "endanger" their beloved pets.

One couple, who look after 14 rare breed sheep, have video footage of the herd fleeing fireworks in terror - an incident which left one injured and the others "jittery for days".

Meanwhile, a horse owner says her ponies become "hysterical" when fireworks start - and claims she spends hours clearing poisonous debris from their fields the following morning.

They are now urging people to stop "tormenting" animals with their own fireworks displays and have encouraged them to instead attend organised community events - which are limited to just one day or weekend each year.

Married couple Pam and Stuart Gallaway, who have 14 sheep, eight of which are 'at risk', at their home in Cheshire, say they are already dreading Bonfire Night - as they know the sheep will become incredibly distressed.

Stuart, 70, said: "Last year was a nightmare. It was incessant.