Child in pram injured after firework thrown at mum in ‘reckless’ act on UK avenue
A child in a pram has been left injured after being struck by a firework in Glasgow on Halloween night. The incident took place when the firework was thrown in the direction of a mother
Fireworks were set off during Halloween (file)
A young child in a pram was left nursing injuries after being struck by a firework in Glasgow on Halloween night. The alarming incident unfolded when the firework was hurled towards a mother and her children as they walked through the Linkwood Place area of Drumchapel in the north of the city at around 6.30pm on Saturday, October 31.
One of the children, who was in a pram at the time, sustained minor injuries as a result of the attack. Police Scotland condemned the “reckless” act that left the woman and her youngsters shaken, warning it could have ended “much worse”.
An investigation has been launched to track down the perpetrator.
The incident took place on Linkwood Place(Image: Google Maps)
Officers are urging anyone who witnessed the incident, or spotted individuals carrying fireworks in the area, to come forward. Members of the public with private CCTV or dash-cam footage are also being urged to review their recordings for any potentially useful evidence, reports the Daily Record.
Detective Constable Ashley Convery said: “This was a completely reckless act that left the woman and her children understandably shaken. The child sustained minor injuries as a result of this incident, but it could’ve ended much worse.
“I am appealing to anyone who witnessed people in the area that evening in possession of fireworks to please come forward with information.
“I would also ask those with private CCTV or dash-cam footage to review this to see if it has captured anything that could assist with our investigation.
Police have issued a warning ahead of Bonfire Night (file)(Image: Getty)
“This type of behaviour will not be tolerated, and additional officers will be out across the community ahead of Bonfire Night. Anyone who engages in this type of reckless behaviour will be identified and brought to justice.”
This follows reports of fireworks being hurled at people, buildings and vehicles across Scotland on Halloween, with police confirming they responded to 144 calls linked to the pyrotechnics.
Officers noted that overall there was “outstanding behaviour and co-operation” throughout the country, but pledged to track down those responsible for causing disorder.
The number of firework-related calls represented a drop from the previous year’s figure of 160 on October 31. Firework control zones, where setting off fireworks is a criminal offence, are currently active in 14 areas in Edinburgh and four in Glasgow until early November, with dispersal zones also in operation in certain locations.
On Halloween this year, incidents were reported of fireworks being ignited in the street and some thrown at members of the public in Glasgow, Tranent in East Lothian and Bonnyrigg in Midlothian. Police confirmed that investigations to identify those involved were still ongoing.
Operation Moonbeam, running up to the evening of November 5, enables police to deploy specially trained officers to tackle violence and disorder.
Seven dispersal orders were handed out in Edinburgh, while efforts were underway to establish the total number issued in Glasgow in connection with Operation Moonbeam. Those with any information are urged to get in touch with Police Scotland by dialling 101, quoting incident number 2804 of 31 October, 2026.
If you’d prefer to remain anonymous, you can pass on any details to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.
