Child in pram suffers injuries after firework thrown at mum and her children in Glasgow

A child in a parm has been injured after they were struck by a firework on Saturday (October 31) in the Linkwood Place area of Glasgow

Police Scotland has launched an investigation after they recevied reports that a firework was thrown in the direction of a woman and her children. The incident happened at around 6.35pm on Saturday, 31 October, 2026

One of the children in a pram sustained minor injuries as a result.

Detective Constable Ashley Convery called the act “completely reckless” and said the mum and children are shaken.

She said: “This was a completely reckless act that left the woman and her children understandably shaken. The child sustained minor injuries as a result of this incident, but it could’ve ended much worse.

“I am appealing to anyone who witnessed people in the area that evening in possession of fireworks to please come forward with information.

“I would also ask those with private CCTV or dash-cam footage to review this to see if it has captured anything that could assist with our investigation.

“This type of behaviour will not be tolerated, and additional officers will be out across the community ahead of Bonfire Night. Anyone who engages in this type of reckless behaviour will be identified and brought to justice.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2804 of 31 October, 2026.

Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.