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Here’s a quick update on anti-social behaviour locally. We know it can be distressing, but we’re working closely with partners to make the area safer and support residents.
FIREWORKS
- Everyone should be able to enjoy fireworks safely, whether at an organised display or in their back garden. Here you’ll find out the law around using fireworks as well as how to stay safe, and report those using fireworks in a dangerous or threatening way.
Fireworks and the law
- What time can fireworks be used?
Fireworks can be used in the UK any time from 7am to 11pm.
Exceptions are:
- Bonfire night: 7am to midnight New Year’s Eve, Diwali and Chinese New Year: 7am to 1am the following day
Categories of fireworks
- Category one: ‘Throwdown fireworks’ including firecrackers, bangers and party poppers categories two and three: ‘Adult fireworks’ available in shops category four: Professional display fireworks available from specialist suppliers
Who can use fireworks?
- According to The Fireworks Regulations 2004 and The Pyrotechnic Articles (Safety) Regulations 2015:
anyone over 18 can buy, carry or use category one, two and three fireworks anyone over 16 can only buy, carry or use category one fireworks anyone over 12 can buy Christmas crackers only licensed professionals can buy, carry and use category 4 fireworks unless part of an organised event by licensed professionals, fireworks cannot be used on the street or in a public place it’s an offence to throw or set off any firework (including sparklers and category 1 fireworks) in or into any highway, street, thoroughfare or public space
What is the impact of firework misuse?
- Used irresponsibly, fireworks can cause damage to property and do significant harm to people and animals. Not only is there a danger from fireworks exploding, they can also pose a serious fire risk as well.
This is why members of the public may only use fireworks on private property, such as their back gardens, and only licensed professionals can use them in public places.
What you can do
- If a local retailer is selling adult fireworks to people under 18, please report it to your local Trading Standards.
- If children are setting off fireworks in your area, our first advice is to ask them politely to stop. It’s possible they’re unaware that they are breaking the law. If you know their parents, perhaps ask them to intervene.
- If you’re having an ongoing problem with people setting off fireworks, please report antisocial behaviour to us.
 Across London we’ve put hundreds more officers on the frontlines of community crime-fighting teams, upping visible patrols in the right ‘hot spots’ so we can deter and catch criminals - including with new tech like live facial recognition cameras, drones and e-bikes. Antisocial behaviour can come in many forms and can require support from more organisations than just the police. A full list of what we categorise as antisocial behaviour is available on our website. If you have experienced anti-social behaviour or have information regarding an incident, please report it using our online reporting tools at https://www.met.police.uk or call the non-emergency number 101. Alternatively, you can stay 100% anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org Please consider getting involved by registering for these messages, this will enable you to contribute to the local priority survey. We may be unaware of issues that you would like us to focus on. Take a few minutes to securely and privately register and have your say using the button below, this will mean we can focus on things that matter to you. 
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