Gang aim barrage of fireworks at each other as cops charge six men

THIS is the shocking moment gangs attacked each other with fireworks on a Birmingham housing estate.

Police have charged six men after chaos in the Bagot Street and Staniforth Street area on Tuesday night.

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Will Flanagan, 18, and his roommates were relaxing in his apartment when he suddenly noticed a series of loud explosions and bright flashes outside.

He then filmed the shocking scenes that unfolded outside his student accommodation, gasping in surprise. horror as fireworks began to explode around them.

The shocking video shows a group of people launching fireworks with their hands, aiming them at people and buildings.

A car was also recorded driving down the street while fireworks were shot aimlessly from vehicle windows.

When Will ventured out of the building to go to a nearby store to buy milk, he found more fireworks falling just a few meters away from him.

He said: "There were people going down the street shooting at strangers or each other with fireworks.

"I have no idea how long it lasted, it was definitely from nine o'clock until after midnight.

"Some people complained, but a lot of people just watched them; the fireworks really mixed opinions.

"The people who triggered them were in small groups and others were in quite large groups. You couldn't really tell who was with who because everyone was spread out.

"Some of them landed near me. They didn't hurt at all, but they were definitely scary to see."

A police spokesman said: "We detained a number of people and then stopped two nearby cars suspected of being involved in the disorder. "Inside one vehicle we recovered a knife and the other a fireworks.

"We have now charged Sheryar Khan, 21, Iqram Khan, 22, and Zain Mahmood, 24, with causing a public nuisance and possession of an offensive weapon.

"We have also charged George Dandison, Ulrich Angwe and Ajay Penfold, all aged 19, with disorderly conduct. They were remanded to appear at Birmingham Magistrates' Court today (November 2).

"Three other people have been released on bail while our investigations continue.

“Thankfully no one was seriously injured during the disorder and we will continue to have a visible officer presence in and around the area over the coming days.

"We will not tolerate behavior that puts others at risk of harm; the safety of everyone in our communities is paramount."

comes as Fireworks were launched at screaming families. Injuring several children on Tuesday night.

The chaotic scenes unfolded at an exhibition in Stone Swynnerton Park Cricket Club, in Piedra, Staffordshire last night.

Fireworks They were mistakenly fired into the crowd around 7 p.m.

Flares landed on a baby's stroller, prompting a mother to throw it with her bare hands to save her child, according to a witness.

A private medical team employed by the Stone Cricket Club was present to address the burns and blisters caused to the crowd.

It is understood that around six people were affected as surrounding families and onlookers dispersed.