Police update after anti-social fireworks video in Westlands Drive, Oxford

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Police update after anti-social fireworks video in Westlands Drive, Oxford

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The force was notified at approximately 5.45pm on Thursday, November 5, during the early evening of Guy Fawkes Night, also known as Bonfire Night.

A police spokesperson confirmed that officers had been informed of the incident but had not made any arrests.

The report was filed as police await further details.

The footage, reportedly uploaded on the evening of the same date, captures several fireworks being discharged close to buildings that appear to house shops on Westlands Drive.

The affected area is near the Thames Valley Police Marston & Northway Neighbourhood Office.

Images from the TikTok video were provided by a contributor.

Fireworks-related incidents have occurred elsewhere during the preceding week, prompting calls for tighter controls on their sale.

Petition figures published in connection with those calls include more than 2.85 million signatures across 498 separate petitions.

Common demands include ending fireworks sales to the general public and replacing louder products with quieter alternatives.

Thames Valley Police has advised anyone possessing additional information about the Westlands Drive incident to contact the force on 101 or submit an online report, citing reference number 43260580140.

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