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Teenagers were caught on camera launching fireworks at another group during an incident at a park in Manchester. The footage, showing a 'group of lads' hurling the lit devices directly towards others, was recorded in Hulme Park on Monday evening (October 27). One witness said the incident erupted while the park was 'busy with dog walkers' and that he called the police shortly afterwards. He added that the issue is a recurring problem with groups launching the fireworks at one another 'every couple of nights'. Join the Manchester Evening News WhatsApp group HERE The latest incident comes just two days after residents told of being left 'terrified' after youths aimed and launched fireworks at their houses in Hyde. Monday's footage, shared with the Manchester Evening News, shows what appears to be a group of teenagers launching around 12 fireworks towards another group along a footpath in the centre of the park. The witness said: "There were two groups of lads. The ones doing the firing were aiming the fireworks at the other group. It occurred three separate times over around 20 minutes. "I am guessing they were known to each other. The worry is, it was just after teatime, and the park was fairly busy with dog walkers, so my dog freaked out. "The police responded straight away when I called the second time when they started again. I don't know if they managed to speak to them, but the kids would have run off anyway. "It's an ongoing problem. It's happening every couple of nights, firing them at each other, and someone is going to get caught up or hurt in this. The potential is horrific. "It's really disconcerting and seems to be getting worse, not better." Greater Manchester Police have been approached for a comment. --- Day in day out, our reporters in the Manchester Evening News newsroom bring you remarkable stories from all aspects of Mancunian life. However, with the pace of life these days, the frenetic news agenda and social media algorithms, you might not be getting a chance to read it. That's why every week our Features and Perspectives editor Rob Williams brings you Unmissable , highlighting the best of what we do - bringing it to you directly from us. Make sure you don't miss out, and see what else we have to offer, by clicking here and signing up for MEN Daily News. And be sure to join our politics writer Jo Timan every Sunday for his essential commentary on what matters most to you in Greater Manchester each week in our newsletter Due North. You can also sign up for that here. You can also get all your favourite content from the Manchester Evening News on WhatsApp. Click here to see everything we offer, including everything from breaking news to Coronation Street . If you prefer reading our stories on your phone, consider downloading the Manchester Evening News app here, and our news desk will make sure every time an essential story breaks, you'll be the first to hear about it. And finally, if there is a story you think our journalists should be looking into, we want to hear from you. Email us on newsdesk@men-news.co.uk or give us a ring on 0161 211 2920.
