Police to step up patrols for Bonfire Night after night of fireworks terror on Hallowe'en
A ginger cat was reported to have been killed by a firework in a deliberate attack in East Dene on Friday.
Residents in Kimberworth reported at least two incidents of fireworks being put through letterboxes.
And firefighters were called out to a house at Clifton where a firework caused a blaze after being thrown in through the window - which had first been broken with a rock - at 11.30am on Saturday.
Across South Yorkshire, 280 firework-related incidents were reported - including one were youths threw lit fireworks into a police car while officers were inside. South Yorkshire Police pledged "visible" patrols on Bonfire Night.
A police spokeswoman said: "We always see an increase in reports of anti-social behaviour around Bonfire Night and our officers are on duty to protect their communities, they should not be victims of inconsiderate and dangerous behaviour.
"Last year, over Halloween and Bonfire Night, 17 officers were assaulted, with 15 suffering injuries. This is not part of the job and will not be tolerated.
"Last week, as people were celebrating Halloween, we received 280 calls reporting incidents involving fireworks being thrown at people, including our officers, into houses and gardens, vehicles and at animals."
Dark Nights Silver Commander Chief Supt Sarah Poolman said: "Recent events involving attacks on officers and animals that we have seen over the Halloween weekend have been on some occasions unlawful and have caused distress to law-abiding members of the public.
"We know the majority of people in our communities are respectful and supportive of our work, but a small minority ruin it for others.
"Our officers, and staff in our control room are already working hard to deal with an increase in demand. Officers from neighbourhood teams and from across the force have been out patrolling to keep our communities safe and to face abuse or the threat of injury when they are trying to help is not acceptable.
"Most reports we have seen coming into our control room are those involving youths.
"Last weekend, youths threw lit fireworks into a police car while our officers were in it. Thankfully the officers managed to get out of the vehicle unharmed but this could have been a lot worse. Damage was caused to the car, which had to be taken off the road while being repaired.
"Youths were also reported to be aiming lit fireworks at swans at Frecheville Pond. Teenagers located nearby were searched and one was found to be in possession of fireworks, he was referred to the Youth Offending Team.
"Parents are responsible for their children and I continue to urge you to speak to them about the dangers of fireworks and the results of their actions, gaining a criminal record at a young age can have serious implications for their future."
During Bonfire Night, officers will have an increased visibility and neighbourhood officers will be conducting patrols in their areas, Ms Poolman said.