Stray firework injures 12

An investigation has been launched after 12 people suffered burns in a fireworks accident at a display in Lincolnshire.

Eleven people, aged between two to 61 years old, received hospital treatment after the accident in Holbeach on Saturday evening, but all have since been released.

The display was being staged in the grounds of Holbeach Primary School.

It is believed a firework launcher went wrong and fired into the crowd.

In a statement from the school, head teacher Mike Almond offered his sympathy to those injured and their relatives.

Those hurt in the incident were taken to Boston's Pilgrim Hospital for burns treatment.

None of the injuries were life threatening, a police spokesman said.

The incident is being investigated by environmental health officers in Spalding.