Fireworks launched at police during Bonfire Night disorder in Edinburgh

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 5 Nov, 23:15 · Archive

Fireworks were launched at police in Edinburgh on Bonfire Night as groups of youths caused disorder in the south of the city on Thursday evening. Bins were knocked over and set on fire in roads in Oxgangs and around Colinton Mains during the incidents.

One witness told the Press Association: 'They're setting fire in the park and shooting fireworks at the police and firemen.' Police Scotland said officers were called around 5.30pm to a report of a group of youths blocking Oxgangs Road North. The force said fireworks were set off in the direction of officers but no injuries were reported.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service extinguished several small fires in bins and the park. Firefighters were also called to a grass fire near homes in Murrayburn Park in Wester Hailes after 7pm. Police Scotland said officers remain in the area and inquiries are ongoing to trace those involved.

How it is being reported

• Arrests after emergency crews targeted with fireworks and police car set alightFirefighters were also forced to withdraw as they faced anti-social behaviour while attending to bin fires in the south of Edinburgh.Evening Standard · 6 Nov, 02:37
• Fireworks are launched at police and bins set ablaze as Bonfire Night chaos begins: One arrestedBins in the south of Edinburgh were set on fire in the road amid trouble involving youths.Daily Mail · 5 Nov, 22:59
• Fireworks launched at police amid Bonfire Night trouble in EdinburghIn Oxgangs and around Colinton Mains, bins were knocked over and set on fire in the road.Evening Standard · 5 Nov, 20:27

In this story: Edinburgh · Police Scotland · Scottish Fire and Rescue Service · Oxgangs · Colinton Mains · Wester Hailes

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