Police have repeated the fireworks safety warning

The eight-year-old was discovered by officers close to his house in Logan and escorted home.

Strathclyde Police has already responded to 610 fireworks-related incidents throughout the force area this year and is gearing up for a busy weekend.

Assistant Chief Constable John McLean, of the community safety department, has urged the public to pay attention to the recent warnings surrounding fireworks safety.

He said: "Fireworks are explosives and if mishandled could be potentially lethal. Fireworks are not toys and are certainly not to be messed around with."

Eye injury

The officer added that anyone considering Guy Fawkes celebrations should consider attending an organised display.

It comes as a young Glasgow boy recovers from being temporarily blinded in one eye after a rocket thrown by a group of youngsters exploded in his face.

Steven Monaghan, 10, was hit two weeks ago while cycling along Yoker Mill Road.

Steven Monaghan had a rocket thrown in his face

He is now helping the Strathclyde force get their safety message across.

The campaign warns that a sparkler can reach a temperature of up to 2,000 degrees, while a rocket can travel at a speed of 150mph.

Recent incidents have included vandals blowing up a number of post boxes in Drumchapel, Knightswood and Bearsden.

And a 16-year-old boy recently lost two fingers after a rocket blew up in his hand.

The Bearsden teenager is currently undergoing treatment for his injury.

In 2002, police officers in the Strathclyde Police Force area responded to more than 3,000 incidents involving fireworks and bonfires.