People have expressed their anger after firework packaging was left in Sefton Park.
Images and videos posted to X (formerly Twitter) by The Friends of Sefton Park show empty firework packaging discarded across the park, after being used on Bonfire Night (November 5). No displays were organised by Liverpool City Council but people used the popular South Liverpool green space to set off their own fireworks.
The pictures show empty firework packets, bricks which have propped fireworks up, scorched turf and burnt cardboard. A video shows debris scattered across a whole field.
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The Friends of Sefton Park helped clear up the mess today. A volunteer told the ECHO a pile of rubbish was still smoking when they came to clear it.
Taking to X, the group said: "We understand there have been no local displays for bonfire night so some people had their own in parks/green spaces. We would expect that whether we like it or not.
"What we do not expect is the amount of litter left behind by some people around the city. This is not on."
In another post, the group added: "These pics are from one small area in Sefton Park in the festival field, other areas and parks have been hit hard, too. Where has the Liverpool mindset of community spirit and helping each other gone? Is this acceptable to leave litter in a shared public space?"
People shared their disappointment and anger in replies to the posts.
Mark said: "I don't know why anyone would think this is okay." Christine said: "It's disgraceful. The noise last night was appalling too. Went on for hours, until nearly midnight. The air was thick with smoke."
Gina said: "Absolute disgrace. I hate it and it needs banning in public spaces.
"Absolute no regard for our community spaces or our wildlife. Sickens me."
Meanwhile, more than 110 illegal bonfire sites were shut down by the city council in a two week period as emergency services reported a decrease in anti-social behaviour over Bonfire Night.
The local authority posted on X to say: "A big thank you to all the crews who helped clear away more than 100 tonnes of waste, in all weathers, from more than 110 illegal bonfire sites across the city these past 2 weeks as part of Operation Banger. All materials will be recycled or reused."
Operation Banger was a multi-agency effort that began on October 20 as part of an annual campaign to keep people safe.
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