TWO pupils were taken to hospital after a firework was set off in a Bradford school.

The incident took place at The Grange Technology College, Haycliffe Lane, and the pupils, one boy and one girl who are both in year eight, were taken to hospital by ambulance as a precaution.

The child believed to be responsible has been identified but a school spokesman said today that it cannot make any further comment at this stage due to ongoing disciplinary proceedings and the related police investigation.

He added the school is contacting the pupils' parents about their condition.

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The school is also monitoring social media, carrying out bag searches and holding meetings with parents following the incident on Friday, September 22.

Meanwhile, headteacher Alison Mander has criticised black market fireworks and demanded that action is taken to ensure shops who sell fireworks do not allow them to fall into the hands of children.

She said: "Bringing fireworks into school and setting them off puts everyone at risk and I call on those who think it's acceptable to sell or supply young people fireworks to think again.

"The law is clear; young people should be protected not exploited. I am asking our families to be vigilant. Report local shops or businesses if you know they are selling fireworks to young people.

"Talk with your children in the weeks running up to bonfire night on November 5, to reinforce the message that fireworks are dangerous, and when in the wrong hands are extremely hazardous."