12 year old arrested after firework set off on bus in Gorleston

It was let off on the top deck of a bus yesterday

Author: Matt SoanesPublished 3rd Nov 2022

A schoolboy has been arrested after a firework was set off on the top deck of a bus in Gorleston yesterday (November 2).

It happened at around 3:15pm as the service was on Lowestoft Road.

Nobody was hurt but the floor and seats of the bus were damaged.

A 12 year old from Great Yarmouth is being questioned on suspicion of arson, causing a public nuisance, and for two offences under the Fireworks Regulation, and Explosives Acts.

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