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Teen blinded by firework wants ban on public sales
Tom Parnaby was hospitalised after being blinded by a firework in Scarborough in November 2025
A teenager blinded by a firework on Bonfire Night has called for a ban on them being sold to the public.
Tom Parnaby was 18 when he and a friend were badly injured in the accident on 5 November 2025.
He is now campaigning for more controlled firework displays and tighter regulations on sales.
Tom, who has since become a father for the first time, said despite what happened to him he does not hate fireworks, but thinks the "public sale of them is crazy".
Tom suffered injuries to his face leading to him losing his sight during an incident with friends on the beach in Scarborough, North Yorkshire.
The teenager said focusing on the baby daughter who he would never be able to see had helped him pull through.
"It is a lot easier to focus on what's coming than what's behind with her there."
Tom (left) is preparing to run the London Marathon next year with his mother Danni, who will be his guide
Looking back to the accident, Tom's mother Danni said it was "such a horrific time for all of us".