Arrests over Bonfire Night disorder rise to 61

Police Scotland said that of the 61 reported for crimes on Bonfire Night, 41 were linked to incidents in Edinburgh.

The city was the first in Scotland to implement firework control zones – new powers given to local authorities which limited the use of fireworks.

Parts of Glasgow were due to be covered by a similar ban but it was delayed until next year due to a council error.

Over the course of the evening on 5 November, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) received 1,000 emergency calls from across the country.

Both firefighters and police officers were attacked with fireworks, bottles and bricks, though incidents of serious disorder had fallen compared to the previous year, according to police statistics.

Ch Supt David Robertson said: “I will continue to reaffirm my message in the wake of the disorder we experienced on 5 November 2024, that If you were involved, you will be caught. It may take time, but you will not evade justice.

“Enforcement activity like this will continue to take place wherever and whenever we have gathered sufficient evidence.

“The public can continue to support us with our inquiries by coming forward with information, or submitting video or photographic evidence via our Major Incident Public Portal, external.”