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One arrested after fireworks target police during Bonfire Night disorder
Police Scotland reported fireworks being fired at officers and emergency crews during Bonfire Night disorder in Edinburgh and Glasgow, with one arrest. The incidents prompted a large policing operation as officers worked to protect residents and help emergency services reach people.
In Edinburgh, youths reportedly blocked a road and aimed fireworks at officers; small fires in bins and a park were put out, and no injuries were reported there. In Glasgow, a police vehicle was set alight while crews were trying to reach an injured man. Around 1,700 officers from across the UK were deployed, with the operation coinciding with Celtic’s 3-2 Europa League win over Besiktas.
In short
- Fireworks were aimed at police and emergency crews.
- A police vehicle was set alight in Glasgow.
- About 1,700 officers were deployed across Scotland.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Fireworks are launched at police and bins set ablaze as Bonfire Night chaos begins: One arrested”.