Moment Birmingham bus comes under attack from firework 'rocket launcher'
A Birmingham bus was targeted by a yob armed with a firework launcher, causing fear among passengers.
Terrifying footage shows the moment fireworks were launched at a bus.
The double-decker had pulled up at a set of traffic lights in Birmingham city centre when it came under attack during a night of mayhem over the weekend.
A person can be seen dangerously shooting at least 40 fireworks in the direction of traffic - many of which explode on the side of the bus before it escapes away down the street.
West Midlands Police said they were investigating and reviewing the footage which has been viewed thousands of times on social media after being obtained by the Birmz Is Grime blog.
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One web user commented: "How can you get away with walking the streets with what is effectively a firework rocket launcher??looks like something from Star Wars man."
Another added "Should be classed as fire arm, ridiculous" while a third put: "RPG Fireworks in Brum."
One said: "I hope nobody was hurt, can you imagine being sat on that bus."
The force said there had been a number of fireworks-related incidents in the city centre since Friday night (31/10), with 10 people aged between 13 and 23 arrested.
One 18-year-old man has since been charged with threatening behaviour and assaulting a police officer.
Seven others have been bailed with conditions not to enter the city centre while inquiries are continuing.
A police spokesperson said: "We responded to pockets of disorder in and around the New Street area from around 9pm on Friday (31 October).
"A number of fireworks were dangerously released as some of our officers also faced attack as they intervened.
"There were also fireworks launched by a group towards buildings, officers and each other in Bagot Street from about 2.15am on Saturday morning.
"We're continuing to review footage and gather information in connection with the various pockets of disorder.
"We've now arrested 10 people - of which seven have been bailed with conditions not to enter the city centre - while enquiries continue.
"A 17-year-old boy is due to be questioned in due course and another teen was dealt with by way of community resolution.
"Thankfully, no-one was injured as a result of a firework being thrown and there were no issues reported last night.
"We won’t tolerate such appalling actions and we’ll continue to have a visible police presence in and around the city centre.
"We also have a dispersal order in place.
"We want to be clear; anyone who is involved in such irresponsible behaviour risks being arrested.
"We’re focused on ensuring the city centre remains a safe place for residents, visitors and those who work in the area."