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Please review the following update regarding Anti Social Behaviour which some members around this area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the Met Engage priority survey.
Dear Residents,
I am sending this message purely knowledge about Fireworks and displays if you are thinking about it.
The Metropolitan Police (Met Police) are responsible for enforcing UK fireworks legislation, with powers to stop and search individuals, seize illegal fireworks, and prosecute offenders.
Roles and Responsibilities of the Met Police
Enforcing legal hours: The police enforce the curfew that prohibits the use of "adult" fireworks between 11pm and 7am, except on specific nights: Bonfire Night (until midnight), and New Year's Eve, Diwali, and Chinese New Year (until 1am the following day).
Prohibiting use in public places: It is an offence to set off or throw any firework (including sparklers) in a street, highway, or any other public place. The Met Police can take action against those who break this law.
Addressing underage possession: Police can stop and search anyone they suspect of being under 18 and in possession of "adult" fireworks (categories F2, F3, F4) in a public place, and can seize the items found.
Regulating professional fireworks: The police enforce the law that only licensed professionals can buy, carry, or use Category 4 (high hazard) fireworks.
Tackling anti-social behaviour (ASB): The police address the misuse of fireworks that causes harm, distress, or injury to people or animals, which can lead to criminal charges.
Stop and search powers: The Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 gives police the power to stop and search individuals and vehicles for prohibited fireworks.
Collaboration: The Met Police work with other agencies, such as local authorities and Trading Standards, who are responsible for regulating the sale and licensing of fireworks to retailers.
Potential Charges and Penalties
Individuals who break the law regarding fireworks face serious penalties, including:
Unlimited Fines: Offenders can be fined an unlimited amount for illegally selling or using fireworks.
Imprisonment: Those who break firework laws can face up to six months in prison.
On-the-spot fines (Fixed Penalty Notices): The police can issue a Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) of £90 for certain offences, such as throwing fireworks in a public place.
Specific Offences Prosecuted by Police:
Throwing fireworks or setting them off in a public place.
Possession of adult fireworks by anyone under 18 in a public place.
Possession of Category 4 professional fireworks without a licence.
Using fireworks during the prohibited curfew hours.
Throwing or aiming fireworks at people, vehicles, or buildings.
Attacks on emergency workers using fireworks are considered an aggravating factor in court, which may result in stricter sentences.
 Antisocial behaviour can come in many forms and can require support from more organisations than just the police. There are 13 different types of antisocial behaviour that we may be able to help with, including abandoned vehicles, littering or drugs paraphernalia and street drinking. A full list of what we categorise as antisocial behaviour is available on our website. If you have witnessed or experienced antisocial behaviour, you can report it online. If you ever experience this issue or have information regarding an incident, please report it using our online reporting tools at https://www.met.police.uk/, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101. Alternatively, you can stay 100% anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org. Get Involved We are working on our brand-new strategy for how we police London and we want your help. Our New Met for London: Phase 2 strategy will guide how we deliver on behalf of Londoners over the next three years. Please consider getting involved by registering for these messages, this will enable you to contribute to the local priority survey. We may be unaware of issues that you would like us to focus on. Take a few minutes to securely and privately register and have your say using the button below, this will mean we can focus on things that matter to you. 
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