Police tackle fireworks incidents in Lothian on Halloween

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 1 Nov, 11:49 · Archive

Police responded to 144 fireworks-related calls in the Lothians on Halloween, including reports of fireworks being thrown at people, buildings and vehicles.

Police responded to 144 calls relating to fireworks on Halloween in the Lothians, with reported incidents including fireworks being thrown at people, buildings and vehicles in East Lothian and Midlothian.

Reports on social media suggested that children in Bonnyrigg were throwing fireworks at pubs on the High Street. Police attended the scene but found no trace on arrival. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'Around 7.50pm on Saturday, 1 November, 2026, we received a report of fireworks being thrown at High Street, Bonnyrigg. Officers attended but there was no trace on arrival.'

Police said that whilst there was 'outstanding behaviour and co-operation' in general around the country, inquiries to identify those involved in the disorder were ongoing. Firework control zones, where it is an offence to set off fireworks, are in place in 14 areas in Edinburgh until early November, and dispersal zones are in force in some places. Seven dispersal orders were issued in Edinburgh as part of Operation Moonbeam, which runs until 5 November.

How it is being reported

• Fireworks thrown at people, buildings and cars in the Lothians on Halloween'This type of behaviour is completely unacceptable and has to stop'Edinburgh Live · 1 Nov, 11:30
• Police tackle Halloween fireworks incidents in Lothian in Operation Moonbeam crackdownReports of fireworks thrown at members of public in Bonnyrigg and TranentEdinburgh Evening News · 1 Nov, 09:50

In this story: Police Scotland · Lothians · Bonnyrigg · Tranent · East Lothian · Midlothian · Edinburgh

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