Top cop slams 'disgusting' Bonfire Night violence in Glasgow as firefighters and cops attacked.
A top cop has hit out at 'disgusting' violence in Glasgow on Bonfire Night while firefighters were 'bombarded' by attacks.Two groups of youths began fighting and throwing fireworks at each other in the Quarrywood Avenue area of Barmulloch.
“The lower levels of disorder experienced in other parts of the country demonstrates that this approach was the correct one. They received more than 892 calls from the public and sent firefighters to approximately 355 bonfires across the country between 3.30pm and midnight. “We thank our emergency service partners Police Scotland for their continued assistance and we will continue to work in partnership with them to identify those responsible.
"If any members of the public believe they have information that can assist our inquiries, then please contact us via 101, or make an anonymous report to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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