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Fireworks exploded not in the skies but within the streets of cities last night as Bonfire Night celebrations turned violent.

Young people launched fireworks in the middle of Birmingham city centre yesterday, directing the blasts at people walking down the high street.

Fireworks rocked the city from 4pm, dozens of youths, most concealing their faces with hoodies, carried Roman candles and sparklers.

The chaos seized Staniforth Street, but it also spilt over onto Lancaster Circus and near the Aston Expressway. Another flare-up happened in Bordesley Green, just near Aston Villa’s Villa Park stadium. Clashes between young people and riot police continued well into the ni

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