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Seven arrested after fireworks attacks injure responders across Scotland
Seven people were arrested in Glasgow after Bonfire Night disorder across Scotland, where fireworks were thrown at emergency crews and members of the public, and a police vehicle was set alight. A police officer and an ambulance worker suffered minor injuries in Glasgow; the incidents prompted Police Scotland to mount its largest officer deployment since Donald Trump’s visit to Aberdeenshire in 2025.
Attacks and disorder were reported in Glasgow, Clydebank, Cumnock, Larkhall, Blackridge, Edinburgh and Dundee. Police brought in officers from forces in England and Wales, while the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service received more than 800 calls about fireworks and bonfires between 5.30pm and 11.30pm on 5 November. Police logged 1,024 fireworks-related calls between Halloween and Bonfire Night, up from 833 in 2025, but said fewer incidents needed a specialist public order response.
In short
- Seven people were arrested in Glasgow after Bonfire Night disorder.
- Emergency crews were targeted with fireworks across several areas.
- Fireworks-related police calls rose to 1,024 from 833 last year.
Explained simply
Bonfire Night falls on 5 November and is marked across the UK with fireworks and bonfires. Emergency services often respond to fires and injuries during the celebrations, while police manage crowds and reports of disorder.
Police Scotland is the force responsible for policing Scotland. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service deals with fires and other emergencies, and ambulance workers provide medical care. Officers from forces in England and Wales can be brought in to support Police Scotland during large operations.
Fireworks can cause serious injuries and fires when used unsafely or thrown at people. Disorder can also make it harder for emergency crews to reach people who need help.
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Originally published by The Guardian as “Seven people arrested in Glasgow after Bonfire Night violence across Scotland”.