WE hope that Bolton councillors see the light tonight and urge the Government to finally ban the sale of fireworks.
Today's yobbish element has turned a basically enjoyable occasion into weeks of fear for local pensioners, intimidated and frightened in their own homes.
Each year, there are awful cases of burns and maimings as these mini-incendiaries are mis-handled, with innocent victims often bearing the long-term scars.
We do not want to deprive children of the pleasure of seeing beautiful firework displays, or enjoying the wintry camaraderie of a bonfire. But firework sales should be restricted to organised displays only and otherwise banned from shops -- and we urge all those with the power to do this.
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