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Girl, 4, struck by firework in critical condition

Ian ShoesmithNorth West
News imageLancashire Constabulary A police car is parked facing a road. It has a sticker on the back window which reads Lancashire Constabulary. Lancashire Constabulary
Police were called to Elm Street in Burnley on Bonfire Night

A four-year-old girl was critically injured when she was hit by a firework on Bonfire Night, police have said.

Lancashire Police said officers were called to Elm Street in Burnley on Wednesday following reports of fireworks being misused in the area.

A force spokesperson said detectives had identified a suspect.

The injured girl was taken to hospital, where her condition remains critical.

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