Fireworks thrown at blind woman in Leeds

    Police in Leeds are appealing for witnesses to come forward after fireworks were thrown at a blind woman.

    The incident took place near Woodhouse Moor on Moorland Road in Hyde Park, at about 8:00pm on Tuesday 30 October.

    A group of youths threw the fireworks at the woman, understood to be in her 50s, causing her guide dog to try and run away.

    Two women came to aid the woman and police are eager to talk to them regarding the incident.

    West Yorkshire Police said those responsible should be “utterly ashamed”.

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