Two Glasgow schoolboys in hospital after ‘group throw fireworks at each other’
Two Holyrood Secondary pupils were taken to hospital in Glasgow after a group allegedly launched fireworks on Dixon Avenue. Police remain at the scene as enquiries continue.
Two Glasgow schoolboys have been taken to hospital after an incident in which a group allegedly threw fireworks at each other, police say.
The disturbance reportedly took place on Thursday in Dixon Avenue, near Holyrood Secondary School, with emergency services called to the area.. Two pupils from the school were injured and have been taken to hospital for assessment, while officers have cordoned off a section of the road as enquiries continue.
An eyewitness described seeing a group of teenage boys “launching fireworks” on the street.. In the immediate aftermath, three ambulances were pictured at the scene and blood was reported to be visible on the road.. Police were still at the location as services managed the situation and investigators worked to establish what happened and who was involved.
For families and residents, incidents like this land hard because they combine two things people fear in everyday public spaces: young people and pyrotechnics.. Even when fireworks are used for celebrations, the risk of burns, injuries from debris, and panic in crowded areas can quickly escalate—especially when objects are thrown or directed at people.
The council confirmed that it is aware of an incident that took place out with the school premises and said it was working with the appropriate authorities.. The statement stressed that two pupils were injured as a result of the incident and were taken to hospital for assessment, suggesting that the matter is being treated as serious while information is gathered.
Police Scotland has been contacted for comment, but details on the circumstances remain limited. The key unanswered questions are how the fireworks were obtained, why they were being thrown, and whether the group involved included pupils from the school or others in the area.
There is also the immediate practical impact on the street itself.. With part of Dixon Avenue cordoned off, access and normal activity around the location can be disrupted, and residents may have to rely on altered routes while officers carry out checks.. Schools often face additional pressure at the same time, as students and staff look for reassurance and clarity.
Looking ahead, the incident raises broader concerns about how fireworks are handled and monitored in and around community spaces. When young people experiment with dangerous items, the chain reaction can be swift—one mistake can lead to another, and injuries can follow before anyone can intervene.
Misryoum will continue to follow developments as police enquiries progress, including updates on the condition of the pupils and any further information about the group’s actions.