Will the Bonfire night get better when heavy security?

Yuerong Huang
Nov 6 · 3 min read

“See, I think there would be war at the civic center if they had of cancelled it.”

video by interviewee George

Last year, an area of Lliswerry on a bonfire night, people set off fireworks in the street, which became a riot. Finally, the police arrested five young people with antisocial tendencies with guns.
Since Tuesday, more and more families have set off fireworks in parks and lawns. At the same time, there are still some troublemakers at the new year’s bonfire party, who are still setting off fireworks in the street.
George, who lives in the small town, said: “there was a terrorist attack, on the way home this weekend. A young man with a pyrotechnic gun aimed at a passing vehicle in the street and fired a firework. “ According to the client Mr. George, “at that time, I were sitting in the car with my girlfriend. I saw the traffic jam in front of me. I thought it was traffic control. I didn’t expect that when the car reached the sidewalk at the intersection, I found that someone was making trouble with fireworks.

“I remember that I thought their behavior was very hateful, so at that time, I took out my mobile phone and wanted to take pictures of their antisocial behavior and criminal evidence and then call the police.
“Unexpectedly, he found that I was recording his evidence, and the young man aimed the fireworks at my car. Under threat, we drove away quickly.

George added the explain: “when we sit on the car, the body of the car might have some protection. If we were walking on the road, we might be more hurt of necessity.

“Bonfire party is a celebrate thing. It makes people gather together to enjoy the happy party time. However, if you can’t regulate your behavior and attitude, it will bring unnecessary troubles to others.

“In my opinion, if the police can’t control the antisocial youth, the government can set up some regulations, such as: set up a fixed firework show far away from residential buildings and urban areas, but people can’t set off fireworks without permission. “

Although patrolling police and fire trucks became more. Inevitable street riots, bonfire parties in some cities decided to cancel.
Another resident, Kirsty Donnedlly who live in the town said with an interesting description. “I won’t have to stand freezing my tatas off watching 2 of my darlings kill one another and the other one squeal with tiredness while paying 150,876.00 for a light up spiny torch which will be used as a weapon in the car on the way home and inevitably break by bed time. Because they will want to trick or treat. You all know it’s true.

“See, I think there would be war at the civic center if they had of cancelled it.”

However, it was Blackburn, York and many big cities that decided to add more police and more parties to distract people’s grumpy mood and set up fixed viewing places.

After a meeting attended by local police, Alfred Stevenson patrols are ongoing and they have developed a series of confrontation guidelines.

“We have been in touch with the school and the liaison officer has provided input. Throughout the period, we have visible police presence throughout the region, including those considered to be hot spots for antisocial behavior.

“The hot spot area has been determined to be patrolled by full-time personnel. As a patrolman, I will maintain public order on the street. At the critical moment, we are allowed to use guns to stop some serious antisocial behaviors.”

“He added that “in order to ensure the safety of the joint and the festival atmosphere, the local government and the school have carried out various activities to help keep young people away from this kind of behavior. At the same time, the school will also organize students to go to the designated bonfire party to enjoy the fireworks performance.

“In addition to the bonfire night and other national special occasions, it is illegal to set off fireworks after 11 p.m. It is also illegal to set off fireworks in public places or on private land without consent.

“According to the instructions of the superior leaders, we urge anyone who sees or knows the abuse of fireworks to contact our non-emergency number 101, or always dial 999 in case of emergency. Of course, we will also arrest those who are found to be pranks.”

The bonfire party is to bring some light to the silent city, but it will be a disaster if it is used by some illegal elements. Enjoy the bonfire feast, at the same time, people should also put an end to crime.

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