Schoolboy hit by firework thrown from car

 A firework thrown from a moving car struck a schoolboy in Podsmead last week.

The incident occurred at a bus stop outside Crypt School last Friday at around 3.45pm.

A group of school children were stood at the side of the road when a car drove past and slowed down.

An explosive device, believed to be a firework, was then thrown out of the passenger window.

It hit the leg of a 12-year-old boy from Quedgeley, burning holes in his clothes but causing no injury.

The vehicle continued travelling in the direction of Cole Avenue.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has any information about it, is asked to contact Gloucestershire Constabulary on 0845 090 1234 quoting incident 352 of March 20.

Alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.