As part of Police Scotland’s Operation Moonbeam, existing resources across Scotland can be supplemented with public order officers whenever they respond to fireworks offences taking place.
Riot police will be on stand-by across Renfrewshire this bonfire night in a bid to avoid the anarchic scenes which erupted on Scotland’s streets last year.
However, last year, officers responding to reports of disorder and anti-social behaviour in certain parts of the country were subjected to unprecedented levels of aggression and violence. Download the free Renfrewshire Live app today Renfrewshire Live, the new free app dedicated to bringing you around the clock breaking news, is now available to download.
There is also a dedicated St Mirren section that will follow every kick of the ball with the Buddies.Renfrewshire’s prevention and intervention officers also carried out joint visits with partners from Trading Standards ensuring that firework sellers are adhering to regulations. “The local authority community safety team can be contacted on 0300 300 0380 who will investigate and coordinate the uplift of materials.
Assistant Chief Constable Tim Mairs, Gold Commander for Operation Moonbeam, said: “What we saw last year was an unacceptable level of hostility and violence, which was primarily directed at police officers and, for the most, was instigated by adults linked to organised crime, who provided young people with fireworks and other weapons and encouraged them to attack officers.
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