Emergency workers targeted and vehicles torched amid Bonfire Night unrest
Police Scotland have condemned what they described as "unacceptable and terrifying" Bonfire Night disorder that broke out across parts of the country. Chief Superintendent David Robertson reported that emergency services were deliberately targeted during the disturbances, with fireworks thrown at personnel.
The unrest resulted in seven arrests. During the incidents, a police van was set alight, and both a police officer and a paramedic sustained injuries. Despite the widespread disruption, police officials noted that the overall level of disorder showed a significant reduction compared to the previous year, following the deployment of one of the force's largest operational officer turnouts in recent times.
