An investigation is underway after a firework exploded in a woman’s face in Bristol.
The incident happened in Broad Weir, near Castle Park, at around 8.45pm on Friday (21 October).
The firework was thrown, before exploding near a woman’s head and injuring her – as she waited for the bus.
As a result, the victim, in her 20s, suffered hearing loss and required hospital treatment.
It’s believed two males were involved, but Avon and Somerset Police don’t have a description of them at this time.
An investigation is underway, including a review of CCTV from around the area.
If you have information which would help police identify those responsible, or if you saw any part of this incident, please call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5222254650.
