Police Scotland responds to 144 fireworks calls on Halloween

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 2 Nov, 14:52 · Archive

Police Scotland received 144 fireworks-related calls on Halloween, including reports of fireworks thrown at people, buildings and vehicles.

Police Scotland received 144 fireworks-related calls on Halloween, a decrease from 160 calls the previous year. Reports included fireworks being thrown at people, buildings and vehicles in several areas including Glasgow, Tranent in East Lothian and Bonnyrigg in Midlothian.

Chief Superintendent David Robertson, gold commander for Operation Moonbeam, said the overwhelming majority of Scotland's communities celebrated Halloween safely. However, he stated that fireworks used as projectiles at buildings, vehicles and members of the public was 'completely unacceptable and has to stop before there are serious consequences'.

No officers were injured during the operation and there were no charges for breaches of firework control zones. A number of dispersal orders were issued to manage anti-social behaviour, with seven issued in Edinburgh. Police said inquiries to identify those involved were ongoing and investigations would be launched immediately.

How it is being reported

• The Bonfire Night fireworks law that could land you a £5000 fineBonfire Night fireworks law in Glasgow and Scotland: check sale, age and use times, £5,000 fines and four Firework Control Zones from October 30.Glasgow Times · 2 Nov, 14:21
• Fireworks thrown at members of public in Glasgow during Halloween disorderPolice Scotland recorded 144 fireworks calls on October 31 after fireworks were thrown at people in Glasgow, with anti-social behaviour investigations ongoing.Glasgow Times · 1 Nov, 11:12
• Hundreds of fireworks calls on Halloween amid reports they're thrown at peoplePolice Scotland received 144 fireworks-related calls across Scotland on Halloween, including reports of fireworks thrown at people, buildings and vehicles.The Herald · 1 Nov, 09:42

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