A police helicopter was deployed to find the motorbikes
22:20, 05 Nov 2025Updated 22:20, 05 Nov 2025
Motorbikes seized after police were targeted with fireworks(Image: Merseyside Police)
Police officers have been shot at with fireworks, leading to the arrest of a man who was found to be in possession of a knife in a park. Merseyside Police said officers were targeted with fireworks tonight, Bonfire Night, before pursuing two motorcycles.
The force posted the update on social media, although it did not disclose the area this took place. A spokesperson for the force said how a National Police Air Service helicopter assisted officers in tracking the motorcycles to a nearby park.
Officers then pursued them on foot before arresting one male who was found to have a knife. Two bikes have also been seized as a result.
@MerPolTraffic posted on X: “After aiming fireworks at police, RPU deployed to locate the riders of these motorcycles. NPAS deployed and observed them, following them to a park.
“RPU officers deployed on foot, arresting one male who also had a knife, and seized these two bikes.”
This is the second known incident tonight where emergency workers were targeted with fireworks after firefighters were aimed at earlier this evening.
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service confirmed crews were attacked and targeted while dealing with a blaze at Knowsley Heights in Huyton.
A statement from Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service provided to the ECHO said: “Crews were alerted at 6.57pm and on scene at 7.04pm Five fire engines and an aerial appliance are on the scene.
“Crews arrived to find a balcony fire on the third floor of a high-rise building. Firefighters quickly gained entry to the property and extinguished the fire using a main jet and a hose reel jet.
“While in attendance, fire crews were targeted and attacked with fireworks. A teenager at the scene sustained an injury caused by a firework and is being treated by the North West Ambulance Service.
“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.
“All fire engines are equipped with CCTV, and the footage will be shared with Merseyside Police to assist with their investigation.”