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Emergency services workers were reportedly attacked with pyrotechnic missiles after attending an impromptu display of bonfires.
Several arrests were made after a large crowd of youths gathered at the Hardwick estate on Bonfire Night.
Cleveland police said officers responded to calls on High Newham Road.
Witnesses say the road was blocked by youth who had a bonfire and fireworks.
The force said Thursday: “We are dealing with a large crowd of young people on High Newham Road who are now setting off fireworks at emergency service workers.
“We have made arrests and are still on the scene. We will enforce covid-19 regulations, which may include fines for parents.
“Our officers and firefighters have enough to deal with during this pandemic without missiles being fired at them.”
Teesside Live has asked Cleveland police how many arrests have been made and if any emergency service workers were injured.
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Stockton South Tory Rep. Matt Vickers said on social media: “Completely unacceptable. Our emergency services workers are working 24 hours a day to keep us safe during this pandemic.”
“These thugs are a disgrace.”
Many people reacted angrily on social media to the news of the reported attacks on emergency services workers on the first night of the lockdown.
One said: “Unacceptable behavior at no time, never mind in the middle of a pandemic! I hope their families never need emergency services.”
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Another said, “Why can’t parents teach their little ones respect?
“I hope the police will follow up on their threat and fine them. We are too soft in this country.”
But another wrote: “What is the difference between people who stand together laughing and those who queue at the supermarket to buy toilet paper?”
The Cleveland Fire Brigade said on social media: “It is so sad to hear that emergency services teams are under attack as they work hard to keep our communities safe!
“We do not advocate violence against our staff / colleagues and we ask you to support us by saying no to fireworks and knowing where your children are!”
The incident was one of several that saw emergency services called in on Bonfire Night despite Teesside being under lockdown restrictions.
There were also similar reports of incidents at Laycock Park in the Gresham district of Middlesbrough, at Hemlington Lake and on Overdale Road in Park End.
Teesside Live has requested more details from the Cleveland Police and the Cleveland Fire Department.
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