Appeal After Firework Let Off At Sainsbury’s Entrance

Police are appealing for witnesses after a firework was let off by youths in the entrance of Sainsbury’s in Market Harborough.

A number of people were in the area at the time, including young children, although no-one has reported being injured.

There was some minor damage caused to the area of the supermarket in St Mary’s Place.

It happened at around 8.10pm last Saturday, November 9th, and officers want to speak to anyone who witnessed it or who knows the identity of those responsible, with officers describing it as an extremely dangerous act which could have resulted in someone being seriously injured.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact PC 4634 Lucy Day on 101, quoting crime number 19*604172.

Meanwhile, two teenagers have been released on bail after being arrested in Market Harborough on Saturday, after fireworks were thrown at people, cars and properties in Lutterworth.

Officers say the boys, both aged 17, were arrested in Hearth Street on Saturday evening following the incidents earlier in the day.

They were both questioned on suspicion of throwing fireworks in a public place and possessing an offensive weapon, which relates to a separate incident.

An investigation began after police received reports of fireworks being thrown in Market Street, Leicester Road, Lower Leicester Road, Central Avenue.

The investigation is ongoing, but officers would like to speak to anyone who had a firework thrown either at themselves, their vehicle or their property and has not yet contacted police.

Call 101, quoting reference 19*615564.