Social media scammers tricked people into gathering at Birmingham City Centre for a New Year's Eve fireworks display that never happened.
Social media scammers lured thousands of people to Birmingham City Centre to watch a New Year's 'fireworks spectacular' that was never going to happen. Huge crowds gathered at Centenary Square last night excited to welcome 2025 with a bang - only to be told reports about the display were fake. The confusion came as revellers elsewhere across the country did get to enjoy fireworks to see in the New Year - although stormy weather warnings saw other events called off in advance.
Images show would-be spectators wrapped up warm and waiting for the show to begin before West Midlands Police revealed there would be nothing to see. Earlier in the day the force addressed rumours of a New Year's Eve firework display and issued a warning to those heading there. Birmingham Superintendent Emlyn Richards said: 'There are rumours online that a fireworks display will take place in Centenary Square but there isn't a planned event this year. 'We don't want people travelling into the city to be disappointed when they arrive and discover this is the case. 'There will be thousands of people travelling into the city to enjoy themselves at venues across the city. 'We will be visible on the streets tonight to ensure everything runs smoothly and people have a wonderful evening.' Although many Brummies went home disappointed, crowds in London were stunned by a 'world-first' Paddington Bear cameo appearance within the London Ey
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