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Fireworks thrown toward police during Edinburgh Bonfire Night disorder

Crime · First reported 5 Nov, 20:27 · Updated 20:58

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Police reported fireworks being set off in officers’ direction in south Edinburgh on Bonfire Night; no injuries were reported. Bins and a park fire were dealt with, while officers remained in the area and inquiries continued.

  • Police said fireworks were set off toward officers responding to a road blockage on Oxgangs Road North at about 5.30pm on November 5; no injuries were reported.
  • Bins were knocked over and set on fire in Oxgangs and around Colinton Mains; firefighters also extinguished small fires in bins and a park.
  • Police Scotland said officers remained in the area and inquiries were ongoing to trace those involved.
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Oxgangs and around Colinton Mains, Edinburgh
Reported time
About 5.30pm on Thursday, November 5, 2026
Reported injuries
None reported
Police response
Officers remained in the area; inquiries to trace those involved were ongoing

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