14-year-old boy arrested after fireworks thrown at police in Knowsley
An officer was left with minor injuries
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of arson after fireworks were thrown at emergency services in Knowsley last night (Wednesday 05 November).
Police and fire crews were responding to a fire on the balcony of a third floor flat in a block on Primrose Drive when they were targeted.
Merseyside Police said a teenager was detained at about 7.20pm and remains in custody.
Chief Inspector Kevin Chatterton said: "We will not tolerate this type of disgraceful behaviour, particularly when it involves emergency services staff being targeted in such a way. It is only by sheer good fortune that nobody was seriously injured.
"Officers were quickly at the scene and spoke to a number of youths and parents to advise them about their behaviour.
"One teenage male was arrested and will be questioned."
A statement from Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS) said: "Thankfully, none of the firefighters were injured during the incident.
"However, MFRS is urging people to respect emergency service workers this evening. Fire crews are out protecting our communities and do not deserve to be attacked."