‘Unacceptable’ behaviour condemned as fireworks set off towards police officers
There were no reports of any injuries.
Police are appealing for information after fireworks were launched in the direction of officers in Edinburgh on Bonfire Night.
Officers were called to a report of a group of youths creating a blockage on Oxgangs Road North at around 5.30pm on November 5.
Police said that when they arrived at the scene fireworks were set off in the direction of officers.
Firefighters also attended and put out several small fires in the nearby park and in bins.
There were no reports of any injuries.
Officers urged anyone with information to contact them.
Detective Inspector Sophie McWhinnie said: “Antisocial behaviour, disorder and targeting officers in this way is completely unacceptable and will not be tolerated.
“Extensive inquiries are ongoing to identify those responsible and ensure they are brought to justice.
“We’re appealing for anyone who was in the area who witnessed what happened, or may have mobile phone footage, to get in touch.
“We’d also urge people to check any private CCTV, Ring doorbells or dashcams in case they have captured anything which could be of significance to our investigation.”
On Bonfire Night seven people were arrested across Scotland as Police Scotland’s largest deployment of officers since the visit of US President Donald Trump in 2025 saw emergency services targeted with fireworks and a police vehicle set alight in Glasgow.
The incidents came amid a large police operation to deal with disorder on Bonfire Night, known as Operation Amberlight.
Anyone with information about the incident on Oxgangs Road North is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident 2538 of Thursday November 5 2026.