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'It's only a matter of time before somebody gets killed': GMP chief would ban fireworks 'given half a chance'
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Greater Manchester Police’s chief constable says he would ban fireworks “given half a chance”.
Stephen Watson said he has long held the view that “it’s only a matter of time before somebody gets killed” and that “cannot happen”.
GMP’s top cop was speaking as a guest on BBC Radio Manchester.
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