Fireworks thrown toward police during Edinburgh Bonfire Night disorder
Crime · First reported 5 Nov, 20:27 · Updated 20:58

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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- Location
- 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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