“WE know who you are, we know where you live and we know what you have done previously.”

That’s the message from police in Bradford as they take a “zero tolerance” approach to those who throw fireworks.

Over the past two weeks, the Toller Ward team has been tackling youths causing anti-social behaviour issues with fireworks and fires.

Toller Ward Officer PC Dan Stoker said seven male youths have been arrested and a further six have been interviewed for offences including arson, criminal damage, assault and throwing fireworks in a public place.

“The message is clear, throw fireworks and you will be arrested and face prosecution,” said PC Stoker.

“There is zero tolerance. Additionally we have spent the last few days visiting nearly 100 local youths who have caused problems at this time of year before.

“These youths have been issued with the following warning: We know who you are, we know where you live and we know what you have done previously. Commit offences this year and you will be arrested/prosecuted.”

He also appealed for residents to support the police and other emergency services over the bonfire and firework season and said any information can be shared with police via the 101 number.

Community Protection Warnings have been issued to some parents in the Bradford West area.The warnings require them to ensure their children do not get involved in firework misuse.

Firework awareness letters have also been handed out.

Last week, it emerged a youth was charged with affray in relation to firework disorder and was slapped with a curfew over the bonfire period.

As key dates draw closer, the Bradford West Neighbourhood Policing Team will be deploying more officers in the way of volunteer Special Constables.

The team said it would be “using all available tactics to detect and challenge serious anti-social behaviour involving fireworks”.

Appealing to parents, officers outlined behaviour which could indicate youths are up to no good, including having access to lighters and matches, hanging around in large groups, taking fireworks intended for family celebrations, stealing eggs, leaving the house with face coverings, bandanas and masks, staying out late at night, as well as asking to go out late on Halloween, Bonfire Night and mischief night.

They said: “Consider checking manbags, school bags, coat pockets and bedrooms. You maybe surprised what you find. All we ask is the support of our communities parents to question and challenge. Be vigilant! And allow emergency services to be free to protect life, prevent/ investigate serious crime and rescue those in need.”