Fireworks targeted at police during Edinburgh Bonfire Night
Summarised from 3 outlets · 5 reports · Updated 5 Nov, 21:09 · Archive
Police officers in Edinburgh had fireworks set off in their direction on Thursday evening, 5 November, during Bonfire Night celebrations. A group of youths created a blockage in the road on Oxgangs Road North at around 5.30pm. Officers attended the scene, and fireworks were subsequently set off in their direction, though no injuries were reported.
Several small fires broke out in bins and the park during the incident. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service extinguished the blazes. A witness described seeing a large amount of fireworks fired near St Johns Colinton Mains Church and a Scotmid store, with three police vans containing officers in riot gear attending alongside fire engines.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'Officers remain in the area, and enquiries are ongoing to trace those involved.' Emergency services remained on high alert throughout the evening as Bonfire Night celebrations took place across the city.
How it is being reported
- Paramedic injured and police vehicle set alight as crews are hit with fireworks in Bonfire Night disorderOne man has been arrested after mercy crews were hit with fireworks as they tried to reach an injured manThe Scotsman · 5 Nov, 22:27
- Fireworks thrown at police officers in Bonfire night disturbance in EdinburghLocals stated that groups of youths were launching fireworks at emergency services as they attempted to deal with disorder.The Scotsman · 5 Nov, 21:01
- Edinburgh youths set off fireworks in direction of police as officers hunt groupOfficers remain in the areaEdinburgh Live · 5 Nov, 20:45
- Fireworks aimed at police and fires set in Edinburgh on Bonfire NightOfficers targeted with fireworks after road blocked by Bonfire Night yobsEdinburgh Evening News · 5 Nov, 20:11
- Edinburgh Bonfire Night LIVE: Firework celebrations get underway as emergency services brace for busy nightEmergency services are on high alert as thousands gather to watch Bonfire Night fireworks displaysEdinburgh Evening News · 5 Nov, 17:48
In this story: Edinburgh · Police Scotland · Scottish Fire and Rescue Service · Oxgangs Road North · St Johns Colinton Mains Church
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