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The 1992 film sees Todd's character accidentally summoned to the real world by a graduate student in Chicago intrigued by the urban legend of the Candyman, setting off a chain of murderous events.

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The measures run from 1 to 10 November and anyone setting off a private firework during this period will be committing a criminal offence.

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The Firework Control Zone will run from 1 to 10 November and anyone setting off a private firework during this period will be committing a criminal offence.

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Live in downtown Los Angeles and on Whittier Boulevard in East L.A., dancing, setting off firework and chanting.

Siddique had three police guards - local media reported his security was upgraded days ago - but the suspects reportedly distracted them by setting off a "smoke firecracker".

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