Child injured in Drumchapel after firework lands in pram
Police Scotland is investigating a Halloween incident in Glasgow where a projectile struck a pushchair, resulting in minor injuries.
By Priya Marino ·
A child was injured on Halloween night when a firework landed in their pram during a walk in the Drumchapel district of Glasgow. The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 31, as a mother and her children walked through the Linkwood Place neighborhood. Police Scotland described the act as reckless and noted that the situation could have ended with more severe outcomes.
The projectile struck the pushchair, causing minor injuries to the child inside. The mother and her children were left distressed following the event. Detective Constable Ashley Convery stated that the behavior was completely reckless. He emphasized that while the injuries were minor, the potential for harm was high. Police are currently searching for the individual responsible for launching the firework.
Investigators are appealing to the public for information. They are asking witnesses who saw people with fireworks in the area that evening to come forward. Police are also requesting that residents review private CCTV or dashcam footage to see if the incident was captured. Detective Constable Convery added that officers would increase their presence in the community ahead of Bonfire Night to deter similar acts.
The Drumchapel incident is part of a wider pattern of firework-related disturbances across Scotland on Halloween. Police Scotland reported receiving 144 calls regarding explosives on October 31. This figure represents a decrease from the previous year, when authorities handled 160 such calls. Incidents involving fireworks directed at people, properties, and cars were recorded in Glasgow, Tranent, and Bonnyrigg.
Authorities are enforcing strict regulations in designated firework control zones. These zones exist in 14 locations in Edinburgh and four in Glasgow, and they remain active through early November. Within these areas, setting off pyrotechnics is an offense. Police are also utilizing dispersal powers in selected areas to manage crowds and reduce disorder.
Operation Moonbeam remains active through the evening of November 5. This operation allows police to deploy specially trained officers to address violence and public disorder. Seven dispersal orders were issued in Edinburgh, and police are calculating the total number issued in Glasgow. The public can report information by calling 101 and quoting incident number 2804 of 31 October, 2026, or by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
