Police launch investigation into fireworks being set off in Birmingham city center

Police have warned that action will be taken as groups set off fireworks in the streets and from buildings during unrest in Birmingham city centre.

Live video of a hooded man dressed as Darth Vader setting off fireworks in the Aston area on Wednesday was viewed thousands of times, with the comment: “Birmingham looks like a scene from Star Wars.”

A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: “We are aware of videos shared on social media and are reviewing the footage, including CCTV.”

Police said their investigations were ongoing and the two youths were arrested and released on bail.