Merseyside Fire and Rescue's Mark Thomas said abuse of crews 'will not be tolerated' after some firefighters were ambushed with fireworks View Image It's fireworks night - but try not to attack emergency services with them (Image: AFP via Getty Images)

A senior fire chief has issued a stark warning over attacks on emergency workers ahead of Bonfire Night - just days after firefighters were ambushed with fireworks. ‌

Area manager Mark Thomas, of Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service, said abuse of crews “will not be tolerated”. It comes after a number of firefighters were forced to dodge exploding fireworks that had been launched at them by teen thugs in Wirral, Merseyside. ‌

Crews were responding to an emergency call about a bonfire in Greenacres Park shortly after 8pm on Oct

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