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Kyran had shrapnel wounds across his face and body

By Thamayanthi McAllister

BBC News

A boy who picked up a firework which exploded in his hand is struggling with severe nightmares, his dad has said.

Kyran, nine, was playing with his friend Bradley, when a firework was allegedly thrown into their den on a field in Hengoed, Caerphilly county.

His dad Liam said: "One of his most vivid memories is watching his fingers fall off as he was walking home."

Gwent Police are investigating and have appealed for witnesses.

"As you can imagine we have been dealing with quite a distressed little boy," added Liam.

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Kyran lost two fingers and was at risk of losing his eyesight. He couldn't see for six days after the explosion.

His dad said they were hugely relieved when his sight came back.

"He didn't want to walk because he couldn't see, he couldn't understand where he was.