Fireworks thrown at West Bromwich crowd hits police officer

A police officer has been hit in the face with a firework after they were thrown into a crowd.

Officers were called to a group of people throwing fireworks at a crowd in West Bromwich High Street at about 15:30 BST on Tuesday.

One officer was hit and he was taken to hospital with injuries not believed to be serious. No-one else was injured.

Police said it was reviewing CCTV and has urged anyone with information or who filmed the attack to get in touch.

Sgt Mike Bradley said: "This is a shocking incident and we take this kind of crime very seriously.

"We know how distressing this must have been for local businesses and the people of Sandwell."

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