Missiles thrown at Shirebrook firefighters as large gang of youths shout abuse

Members of Derbyshire Police’s Shirebrook neighbourhood policing team are now reviewing camera footage after firefighters were abused by a group of youths while on call to an open fire on February 25.

That night, Shirebrook Fire Station posted on Facebook: “At 7.15pm this evening, while in attendance at a fire in the open at the rear of Sports Direct Shirebrook, crew members were verbally abused and bombarded with projectiles by a group of 50-plus youths.

“This isn’t acceptable in any way shape or form.

“We are all members of this community and give everything we can as a crew to serve you.

"Disappointing is a understatement.

“Do you know where and what your kids are doing? This needs addressing.”

Police are reviewing videos from both fire engine cameras and body cams.

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