Teenager arrested as girl, 4, struck by firework remains critically ill
A teenager was arrested after a four-year-old girl was fighting for her life in hospital after being hit by a firework.
The child remains in hospital in a critical but stable condition following the incident on Bonfire Night in Burnley, Lancashire, last week.
Police were called to the Elm Street area of the town shortly before 8.50pm on Wednesday following reports that the girl had been struck by a firework and suffered several serious injuries.
On Monday, Lancashire Constabulary said: “Today we arrested a 15-year-old boy from Burnley on suspicion of causing a statutory public nuisance.
“The arrest relates to the alleged supply of fireworks and he is currently in custody.
“We continue to hear witnesses.
“Anyone with information or footage can email burnley.npt@lancashire.police.uk or call 101 and quote log 492 of 5 November 2025.”
Police said anti-social fireworks use had been seen in the area before, but said “this year it has gone too far”.
