A teenager suffered serious facial burns when he was reportedly hit by a firework during feast celebrations in his home town, Balzan, yesterday afternoon.

According to the police, the 15-year old boy was on the roof of a club in Main Street, Balzan, when the incident occurred at about 12.20pm.

The boy was immediately taken to Mater Dei Hospital for treatment where his injuries were certified as being grievous.

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