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Birmingham councillor says city centre was “almost a warzone” after firework disorder

Seven people were arrested after reports of dangerous fireworks in the city centre. Police also reported a separate incident in Bagot Street, where stop-and-search powers were used. Watch our report for the council leader’s response and what police say to do if you see fireworks being misused.

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00:00Police have arrested seven people after fireworks were set off dangerously in Birmingham's city centre on Halloween.
00:07At a city council meeting on the 3rd of November, Conservative group leader Robert Olden said fireworks disorder was an
00:15annual problem and that the city centre was like a war zone.
00:18Council leader Roger Harmer condemned the behaviour and pledged to work with police and with fire services.
00:25Police reported further fireworks disorder in Bagot Street on the 6th of November.
00:30Section 60 Powers let police stop and search without reasonable grounds until 8 in the morning.
00:36Police say fireworks misuse is illegal and to report it on 101 or 999 in an emergency.

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