A firework was hurled into the busy fast-food restaurant
McDonald’s, The Horsefair(Image: David Betts Photography)
McDonald’s customers watched on in shock as a firework was hurled into the staff area of a restaurant in Bristol.
Police officers are investigating and have issued a CCTV image of a person they wish to speak to in connection with the incident.
On Sunday evening, October 12, a man reportedly kicked the door of the Horsefair McDonald’s, shattering one of the glass panels.
The following day, Monday, October 13, the same man re-entered the fast-food outlet and tossed a firework into the staff preparation area.
The firework struck the order screen before bouncing off and landing near a customer. It’s believed that no one was injured during the incident.
The man is described as being 5ft 10 ins tall, aged between 16 and 18, with a slim build, afro-style hair, and a moustache.
CCTV image (Image: Avon and Somerset Police )
He was seen wearing a bandana, a black puffed coat with ‘Trapstar’ wording, a hooded jacket, Nike jogging bottoms with a red Nike logo and ‘Trap’ across the front, black jogging bottoms, and black trainers. He was also carrying a black Nike bag.
Neighbourhood policing Sergeant Sean Underwood commented: “Not only is the release of fireworks in heavily populated areas and in the direction of people, buildings and vehicles very dangerous, but it is also incredibly reckless and shows complete disregard for personal safety and that of the wider public.”
“Fireworks can cause significant injuries, ranging from burns through to blindness should they be handled incorrectly.
“Our Neighbourhood Policing Teams have been and will continue to carry out high-visibility patrols in the areas most impacted and will be supported by colleagues from specialist units, including our mounted and dog section.
“We will be seeking to work in partnership with our colleagues at Trading Standards to ensure fireworks are being sold correctly, ages are being challenged and vendors are taking responsibility for the selling of fireworks.
“I would also like to remind people who purchase fireworks that they should only be handled by a sensible adult under strict safety conditions. For more information on firework safety, visit either the Avon Fire and Rescue Service or Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service websites.”
Avon and Somerset Police stated: “Officers investigating an incident in Bristol city centre are appealing for the public’s help to identify someone they wish to speak with. They believe the individual pictured may have information which could aid their enquiries after fireworks were let off into a fast-food restaurant in Horsefair, Bristol on Monday 13 October.
“The male pictured is approximately 5ft 10ins to 6ft tall, is thought to be between 16-18 years old, of slim build, with afro-style hair, a moustache and is wearing a bandana. He is shown wearing a black puffed coat with ‘Trapstar’ wording on it, a hooded jacket, Nike jogging bottoms with a red Nike with ‘Trap’ across the front, black jogging bottoms and black trainers. He is also carrying a black Nike bag.
“At around 8.20pm on Sunday 12 October, an unknown male kicked the door of the McDonalds in Horsefair, causing one of the glass panels to smash. At around 8pm the following day, the same male has entered the McDonald’s and has thrown a firework into the staff preparation area.
“The firework hit the order screen, ricocheted back off and landed by a customer. Thankfully, no one was hurt in the incident but it was understandably shocking and scary for those involved.”