Police condemn stupidity of firework attack on officers

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Police condemn 'stupidity' of firework attack on officers

Pair sitting in patrol car targeted by group of 30 youths.

Date - 27th August 2019
By - Nick Hudson - Police Oracle

Police have condemned "unbelievable stupidity" after fireworks were hurled at officers sitting in a patrol car. Two officers were targeted by a group of around 30 youths as they made inquiries in Ashton-under-Lyne on Sunday evening,...

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