Fireworks aimed at police and fires set in Edinburgh on Bonfire Night
Officers targeted with fireworks after road blocked by Bonfire Night yobs
Fireworks have been aimed at police officers and fires set in the south of Edinburgh during Bonfire Night disorder.
A police helicopter was spotted circling the Colinton Mains, Oxgangs and Firrhill areas of the city on Thursday evening amid local reports of antisocial behaviour.
Police Scotland said officers were called to Oxgangs Road North at about 5.30pm after receiving a report of a group of youths blocking the road.
It’s understood youths were riding bikes while throwing fireworks.
Fireworks were also set off in the direction of the responding officers, although no injuries were reported.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service was also called to extinguish several small fires in bins and within Firrhill Park.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 5.30pm on Thursday, 5 November, 2026, we received a report of a group of youths creating a blockage in the road on Oxgangs Road North, Edinburgh.
“Officers attended and fireworks were set off in their direction, but no injuries have been reported.
“Several small fires in bins and the park were extinguished by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.
“Officers remain in the area, and enquiries are ongoing to trace those involved.”