A teenager has been arrested and charged in connection with mobbing and rioting offences in Edinburgh on Bonfire Night.

Police said that the 17-year-old male was arrested on Wednesday, 12 November after a week of evidence gathering and follow-up enquiries. The male has been charged in connection with several serious offences including mobbing and rioting in Edinburgh on Bonfire Night.

He will appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Thursday, 13 November.

This year’s national policing operation saw a near 37 per cent reduction in fireworks calls, compared with last year, but pockets of criminality still occurred in various parts of the country, including the Sighthill area of Edinburgh.

The increased presence was in response to last year's chaotic scenes | Lisa Ferguson

placeholder image — The increased presence was in response to last year's chaotic scenes | Lisa Ferguson

To date, 14 arrests have been made in connection with fireworks-related offences over the Halloween and Bonfire Night period by the dedicated investigation team within Edinburgh.

Detective Inspector Stevie Dick from Edinburgh CID, said: “While we were delighted with the significant reduction in offences this year, we will not become complacent in our efforts to identify and apprehend those who chose to use fireworks in a dangerous, reckless, or illegal manner.

“Our inquiries will continue and if you have any information relating to incidents that took place this year, then please contact us via 101, or make an anonymous report to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."