Shocking images show aftermath of two cars destroyed by group of youths with fireworks in Clitheroe
The shocking images show the aftermath of what has been left of the vehicles.
Police have urged parents to “consider the whereabouts of their children” after a shocking incident in which two vehicles were deliberately destroyed by a group of youths with fireworks.
They were called around 9.35pm on Wednesday to reports of a group of youths who had set fireworks off at a parked car on Walker Street/Taylor Street in Clitheroe before running off.
Police and Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service both attended the incident.
A spokesperson for the police said they were “really disappointed” to have to create the post”.
They said: “As a result of this reckless and quite frankly dangerous behaviour, two vehicles have been completely destroyed as well as damage to a nearby property and the road.
“There is anti-social behaviour and then there is arson endangering lives!!! The persons responsible for this know who they are and we would very much like to speak to them.”
They also urged parents to “consider the whereabouts of their children” that evening. night.
“An investigation is ongoing and police are urging anyone with information regarding the incident to contact them on 101 quoting log number: LC-20260909-1411.