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Fireworks fired at police officers in Doncaster

Fireworks were fired towards police officers in Doncaster on Wednesday, police video shows.

Officers had been trying to recover a scooter that they thought had been stolen and involved in a crime. Nobody was injured in the incident.

The identity of the people firing the fireworks at the officers is currently unknown, and South Yorkshire Police have appealed for help identifying those involved.

Read more: Fireworks launched at police in 'appalling' attack

27 October 2023

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