Teenager dies after Bonfire Night incident in Halifax
Emergency services were called to Vickerman Street.
Last updated 7th Nov 2022
A teenager has died in Halifax after being found injured near to where fireworks were apparently being thrown at police.
Emergency services were called to Vickerman Street in Halifax on Saturday.
West Yorkshire Police said:
"Police were contacted by the ambulance service shortly before 8:15pm on Saturday evening (5 November) following reports of an injured male in the garden of a property on Vickerman Street, Halifax.
"The 17-year-old male was taken to hospital where, sadly, he died of his injuries. A scene is currently on in the area as officers establish the full facts of what has happened.
"The matter has been reported to the Independent Office of Police Conduct (IOPC) as police were called to the vicinity due to a report of fireworks being set off prior to the incident."
Witnesses have described the scene as 'horrendous'.
West Yorkshire Police has referred itself to a watchdog.