Gateshead pub staff apologise after firework shoots into the crowd at display

• Report by Emily Reader

Families were filmed running and screaming after a firework shot into the crowd during a display at a pub in Gateshead.

In the footage, a firework can be seen shooting towards the crowd at an event at Poacher's Pocket in Whickham on Thursday night (4 November).

Leanne Marshall was at the display and describes a scene of panic and confusion.

"It was just screaming," she told ITV News Tyne Tees.

A number of people who were at the display also took to Facebook to share their experiences. One suggested people had been injured.

One person commented: "Poacher's Pocket fireworks... never been so scared in my life one just missed us. Hope the poor people that got injured aren't seriously hurt."

Another said: "This is why I don't like going to displays and hate Bonfire Night."

In a statement on Facebook, Poacher's Pocket said: "We would like to give a huge apology for the events that happened last night at the fireworks display.

"This matter is now under full investigation with the actual event organiser."