‘It could have been deadly’ Yobs hurled fireworks at ambulance
AGANG of yobs who gathered around an ambulance after it had fireworks launched at it in Bristol are being sought by police.
At the time of the shocking incident the ambulance was parked and had three crew members inside it.
Around 20 people surrounded the emergency vehicle, who were all dressed in hoods and balaclavas, said South Western Ambulance Service Foundation Trust.
The ambulance was parked on Birchwood Road, in the Broomhill area of the city, at the time of the incident on Sunday, November 6, at around 5.40pm.
SWASFT has now released a video recorded from inside the ambulance, which initially shows the road quiet and then fireworks exploding right up against it.
After the first fireworks had been thrown, another firework was then aimed at the ambulance.
It hit the window on the driver’s side and then bounced off the bonnet.
Two cars are then filmed pulling up alongside the ambulance, with around 20 people wearing hoods and balaclavas on the other side of the road and behind the ambulance.
Once the cars had been moved, the crew left the area and went on to report the incident.
Mike Jones, SWASFT’s violence prevention and reduction lead, said the incident could have had
We are incredibly lucky that one of the fireworks did not cause the oxygen tanks in the ambulance to explode
Mike Jones
deadly consequences – and he urged the public to help find the perpetrators.
“It’s appalling that a small group of individuals would risk the lives of three colleagues who have dedicated their own lives to saving other people.
“We are incredibly lucky that one of the fireworks did not cause the oxygen tanks in the ambulance to explode, which would have been catastrophic.
“I would encourage anyone who has any knowledge of this incident or knows who was responsible to contact the police or Crimestoppers.
“Unacceptable behaviour towards our people will not be tolerated and we will take whatever action is necessary to protect them from harm.”
Avon and Somerset Police are encouraging anyone with information about the incident to contact them by dialling 101 and quoting log 763 of Sunday, November 6.
Anyone wishing to remain anonymous can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
To view the video in full, visit bristol.live