Police attacked with fireworks, bricks and bottles as masked youths cause bonfire night chaos across Edinburgh

Police officers in Edinburgh have been attacked with fireworks, bricks, and bottles amid Bonfire Night disorder spreading across parts of Scotland.

Large groups of youths have launched missiles at riot police stationed in the Gilmerton and Sighthill areas of the city, adding to escalating incidents of anti-social behaviour.Scottish Secretary and Edinburgh South MP, Ian Murray, condemned the disturbances in Gilmerton as "disgraceful and unacceptable," emphasising that stricter controls on firework sales may be necessary.

Local policing teams are being supported by specialist resources as part of Operation Moonbeam." Additional measures include the deployment of a helicopter and other "specialist resources" under Operation Moonbeam, an initiative dedicated to addressing fireworks-related offences and maintaining order.In response to escalating disturbances, Lothian Buses withdrew all services from the Niddrie area for the night, citing a “difficult but necessary decision” to ensure safety.

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