POLICE are warning people in Warrington to stay safe and act responsibly in the run up to celebrating Bonfire Night.
Cheshire Police have been distributing safety information flyers to residents, schools and community venues in a bid to reduce incidents of anti-social behaviour, youth nuisance, criminal damage and illegal fires which traditionally rise at this time of the year.
Each year police have to deal with a high number of calls relating to anti-social behaviour. For the bonfire period last year there were 767 anti-social behaviour calls, of which 113 involved alcohol and 244 came in via 999 calls.
As part of the festivities police are inviting people to send in photos of their carved pumpkins and Guy Fawkes. The most original in both sections will be chosen and showcased on the Upbeat, Facebook and Twitter sites.
Entries are open to 4-19 year olds and the closing date is November 9.
A police spokesperson said: “Observe the Firework Code and only buy fireworks marked BS 7114, follow the instructions, keep your pets indoors and never go back to an unlit firework.”
POLICE are warning people in Warrington to stay safe and act responsibly in the run up to celebrating Bonfire Night.
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