City Bonfire Night trouble sees more than 20 arrested including 14-year-old

City Bonfire Night Trouble Leads to Over 20 Arrests

On Bonfire Night, Wednesday, November 5, Birmingham police faced significant unrest involving fireworks and violent behavior. More than 20 individuals were arrested, including youths as young as 14.

Incidents and Police Response

Fireworks were set off dangerously, deliberately aimed at police officers and the public. Groups of youths carried weapons, attacked officers, and roamed the streets, particularly around Dale End and Staniforth Street, near the fireworks hotspot Bagot Street, an area with many student flats.

Charges and Offenses

Those arrested, aged 14 to 25, were held in custody for questioning.

Police Measures

A Section 60 order was in place from Wednesday night into the early hours of Thursday, granting police enhanced stop and search powers. This led to multiple arrests and the seizure of weapons and fireworks.

"Multiple proactive arrests were made, along with the seizures of weapons and fireworks."

Witnesses described the area as a “scary place to be” during the disturbances.

Police Statement on the Events

"Fireworks were let off dangerously and deliberately aimed at police and members of the public. There were youths carrying weapons, officers attacked, and groups marauding around."

Author's summary: Birmingham’s Bonfire Night saw serious disorder with youths targeting police using fireworks and weapons, resulting in over 20 arrests and increased law enforcement action.

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Birmingham Live Birmingham Live — 2025-11-06

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