‘Unprecedented Violence’ in Niddrie as youths launch fireworks and petrol bombs at buildings, cars and police officers
- 7 months ago
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Video footage: @_jason_91
Images showing the chaotic scenes in Edinburgh during bonfire night reveal the extent of antisocial behaviour last night as large groups of youths targeted vehicles, buildings and police officers with fireworks, petrol bombs and other projectiles.
Police officers in riot gear rushed to the Niddrie area of Edinburgh after reports of large groups of young people lobbing fireworks at vehicles and property. Officers formed a line using riot shields as youths launched fireworks and petrol bombs at their feet.
It is understood a number of officers were treated for minor injuries during last night’s events and police say around 50 youths were responsible. They added the group’s behaviour escalated when police arrived - with teenagers having attacked both uniformed and Public Order Officers with projectiles.
Video footage: @_jason_91
Images showing the chaotic scenes in Edinburgh during bonfire night reveal the extent of antisocial behaviour last night as large groups of youths targeted vehicles, buildings and police officers with fireworks, petrol bombs and other projectiles.
Police officers in riot gear rushed to the Niddrie area of Edinburgh after reports of large groups of young people lobbing fireworks at vehicles and property. Officers formed a line using riot shields as youths launched fireworks and petrol bombs at their feet.
It is understood a number of officers were treated for minor injuries during last night’s events and police say around 50 youths were responsible. They added the group’s behaviour escalated when police arrived - with teenagers having attacked both uniformed and Public Order Officers with projectiles.