The Mayor of Brighton and Hove has called for a ban on late-night fireworks in historic squares.

Residents called mayor David Watkins and the police to a display in Adelaide Crescent, Hove.

They complained they were being disturbed by explosions from an impromptu display in public gardens in adjoining Palmeira Square.

Mr Watkins, a Brunswick and Adelaide ward councillor, is now backing calls for new bylaws to prevent firework parties in public squares.

He and other Liberal Democrat councillors are demanding the changes are included in a review of bylaws being planned by Brighton and Hove City Council.

They say the action is necessary because of the increasing number of late-night displays in the area.

The councillors say the explosions echo around Adelaide Crescent, Palmeira Square and Brunswick Square and cause disturbance to residents.

The latest incident happened on Friday.

Coun Watkins said: "Residents were rightly concerned the explosions were too loud.

"There was no warning from the organisers to residents, many of whom were already in bed."

Councillor Paul Elgood, leader of the council's Lib Dems, said: "Such late-night displays are becoming more frequent.

"Fireworks should be enjoyed in less confined areas, not in these historic squares. They are not the right place for fireworks."