Seven arrested after Bonfire Night disorder in Scotland

Crime · First reported 5 Nov, 23:15 · Updated 08:46

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Police Scotland said seven people were arrested amid Bonfire Night disorder across Scotland. In Glasgow, a police vehicle was set alight after emergency crews responded to a report of an injured man; an officer and an ambulance worker sustained minor injuries. Police described a reduction in serious incidents requiring specialist support compared with 2025, despite attacks in several areas.

Seven people were arrested in connection with Bonfire Night disorder in Scotland.
In Glasgow’s Greenside Street, emergency crews responding to a report of an injured man were attacked with fireworks; an officer and an ambulance worker sustained minor injuries, and a police vehicle was set alight.
Police and fire crews also faced fireworks or fires in locations including Edinburgh, Clydebank, Dundee and parts of Glasgow.
Police Scotland said serious calls requiring specialist support had fallen compared with 2025, although fireworks-related calls between Halloween and 5 November rose to 1,024 from 833 the previous year.
Police Scotland brought in officers from forces in England and Wales for its Bonfire Night operation.

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Key facts

Arrests in Scotland: Seven
Glasgow incident: A police vehicle was set alight after officers responded to a report of an injured man.
Reported injuries in Glasgow: One police officer and one ambulance worker sustained minor injuries.
Fireworks-related calls, Halloween to 5 November: 1,024, compared with 833 in 2025.