"Lovely" communities are being plagued with "chaos" as an increase in anti-social behaviour sees fireworks being launched at people and cars.
A 48-hour dispersal order was introduced in Halewood last weekend in response to "repeated reports" of anti-social behaviour (ASB). A dispersal order has also been introduced for this weekend in response to repeated concerns involving gangs of youths aged 13 to 17.
Resident Vicky Williams, whose front window was smashed in August due to a firework, said issues start when schools finish and last "through the night". She said: "It's not fair with the dogs barking, people don't realise what it does to them.