Five more men have been arrested in Edinburgh over the Bonfire Night riots as police continue their probe into Scotland’s night of widespread firework disorder.
The arrests come after communities throughout Scotland witnessed disturbing scenes on Bonfire Night last year, with fireworks being used to attack emergency service personnel, public transport and shops. All five men have been arrested in connection with disorder offences.
Officers executed search warrants at addresses in the Broomhall and Saughton areas of the capital on Thursday, January 30, as part of the ongoing criminal investigation into the disorder that took place in Calder Road. There, a 17-year-old male was arrested in Broomhall, while a 16-year-old boy was arrested in Saughton.
Alongside that, three other men were arrested in connection with offences that took place in Calder Road and Captains Road. These took place between Thursday, January 30 and Friday, January 31 and saw males aged 17, 17 and 25 arrested.
A further four men aged 15, 16, 19 and 27 have also been reported to the Procurator Fiscal following the incidents in Captains Road.
The total number of people reported across Scotland for Bonfire Night criminality is now 61, with 41 of these individuals being linked to incidents in Edinburgh.
Chief Superintendent 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 at https://mipp.police.uk/operation/SCOT24S16-PO1.”
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