New laws are coming into place, making it a criminal offence to supply fireworks to under-18s.
As of October 10, anyone who buys fireworks or other pyrotechnics for an under-18 could face hefty fines and even jail time. Authorities can now slap proxy-buyers with a £5,000 fine or six-months imprisonment - and in some cases both.
The legislation is being introduced to ensure that fireworks are not misused in an attempt to protect communities in the run up to bonfire night which will take place on November 5th. It comes on the back of steps taken last year, restricting the times fireworks can be used, when they can be bought, and the quantity.
