Fireworks were set off into homes in Tang Hall, York, last night – with potentially devastating consequences.
It happened between 6.30pm and 7pm yesterday (Monday) on Carter Avenue, Fourth Avenue and Olympian Court.
At two properties fireworks were let off through letterboxes. A firework was set off through the window of the third.
This posed “a serious risk to the occupants and the property”, police said.
Sergeant Luke Hutchinson, of the York Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “These incidents are clearly disturbing, and we are doing all we can to identify the suspects involved.
“Luckily there were no injuries and no serious damage caused.
“However, this could have had devastating consequences.”
A North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said about the Olympian Court incident: “Crews from Acomb, York and Huntington responded to a residential fire in a flat.
“The fire was out on arrival and crews used one positive pressure ventilation fan to rid the property of any remaining smoke.”
Police are urging people to come forward as soon as possible who may have witnessed any of the incidents or have any relevant information. This includes CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage.
If you can help, please contact the police on 101, quoting the linked reference numbers:
- 12250207997 – Carter Avenue
- 12250208009 – Fourth Avenue
- 12250208028 – Olympian Court
You can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or make an online report.
Police have also issued this advice to residents to “help protect yourselves, your home and your families”:
- Secure your letterbox: Consider installing an internal letterbox cage or restrictor to prevent items being pushed through.
- Install CCTV or video doorbells: These can deter offenders and provide valuable evidence.
- Report suspicious behaviour: If you see something unusual, don’t hesitate to report it.
- Keep windows shut: Securing windows and doors is paramount to preventing a number of different offences.
