The recent unrest prompted police to make arrests for alleged offences involving assault, possession of fireworks, and possession of offensive weapons. Social media footage captured crowds gathering as fireworks were launched directly toward police officers and their vehicles. Chief Superintendent Tom Boyce reiterated that the misuse of fireworks is illegal and carries severe consequences, including criminal charges and fines. The enforcement effort follows last year's Bonfire Night disorder on 6 November 2025, which saw 21 arrests after attacks on Staniforth Street and Dale End.
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Authorities are actively enforcing stop-and-search measures to deter illegal firework usa…: Authorities are actively enforcing stop-and-search measures to deter illegal firework usage across Birmingham city centre.
Suspects face potential charges including assault, possession of fireworks, and carrying…: Suspects face potential charges including assault, possession of fireworks, and carrying offensive weapons.
Increased patrols were deployed specifically to avoid repeating the violence that led to…: Increased patrols were deployed specifically to avoid repeating the violence that led to 21 arrests in November 2025.
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Seven people have been arrested after disorder, involving fireworks being set off, in a city centre.
Footage posted on social media showed crowds gathered on Corporation Street in Birmingham, with fireworks being set off close to police officers and vehicles.
West Midlands Police had warned firm action would be taken against anyone involved in fireworks-related disorder, following serious incidents in the city during Bonfire Night last year.
Those arrested, aged between 15 and 26, were held on suspicion of offences including assault, possession of fireworks and possession of an offensive weapon.
They all remain in custody for questioning, the force said.
Officers used Section 60 stop-and-search powers, which allow searches without the need to have reasonable grounds to do so.
The arrests were made in and around Stephenson Street and Corporation Street, after officers responded to "pockets of disorder," involving fireworks being set off in a dangerous manner, said the force.
Ch Supt Tom Boyce said: "Misusing fireworks is not only dangerous: it's illegal and can lead to fines, arrest and criminal charges."
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