Firecracker lands in woman's lap
CBC News
Posted: Jan 5, 2013 2:05 PM NT
Last Updated: Jan 5, 2013 3:43 PM NT
A woman was sitting in her vehicle in Churchill Square in St. John's on Thursday when a firecracker came in through one of the windows and landed in her lap.
She suffered minor injuries.
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is currently investigating the incident.
Police said they do have a suspect in mind, but no arrest has been made at this time.
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