Firework set off inside Wigan shopping centre
A firework was set off inside a Wigan shopping centre as part of an ill-thought-out prank by a group of youths.
The incident occurred around 3.30pm today (Sunday, October 14) inside the Grand Arcade Shopping Centre.
Shoppers reported hearing a loud bang, followed by a plume of smoke, and that they were asked to leave via fire exits.
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Hide AdPolice have confirmed that the firework was lit and placed inside a bin by a group of young people, and that the incident was being treated as a "minor" public order offence.
Nobody was injured during the incident.