A beach in Scarborough was evacuated in anticipation of an air ambulance landing after two teenagers were injured by fireworks on Bonfire Night.

North Yorkshire Police said it was called to reports that someone had been injured on the Scarborough foreshore at around 7.15pm on Wednesday night (Nov 5).

Officers who arrived at the scene found two 18-year-olds who had been injured after holding fireworks.

One of the teens suffered injuries to his hands and the other to his hand.

A statement from the force said: “It is believed that both casualties were holding the fireworks at the time.

“The beach was cleared in anticipation of the air ambulance landing, however, the casualties, both aged 18, were taken from the scene by land ambulance and the beach was reopened.

“Enquiries are ongoing into the incident and we are appealing to anyone who was present at the scene to get in touch if they have not already spoken to the police.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting incident number 12250209389.