A MAN has been arrested after fireworks were thrown on main road in Warrington.

Cheshire Police officers were called to reports of a man throwing fireworks at around 8.15pm yesterday, Thursday.

The incident was reportedly taking place on Lovely Lane, nearby to Warrington Hospital.

Five police cars were reportedly at the scene on Lovely LaneFive police cars were reportedly at the scene on Lovely Lane (Image: Andrew Harding) Officers attended the scene and arrested a 32-year-old man on suspicion of using threatening behaviour with intent to cause fear of violence.

It was reported by a resident that five police cars were present at the time of incident.

Cheshire Police confirmed the man remains in police custody at this time.