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A police chief has vowed to catch the fools who caused chaos in Scotland on Bonfire Night.
Investigations are ongoing after officers and fire crews were hit with fireworks and other missiles in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Greenock on Thursday night.
Police are also working to identify several individuals responsible for causing damage to cars and property by holding illegal bonfires and setting off fireworks.
Chaotic scenes in Greenock were shared on social media after around 200 people attended an illegal rave on Auchmead Road.
Fire crews attended to put out the blaze, but were instead attacked by youths who threw bottles at the fireworks.
Riot police were recruited to break up the massive rally during which a 15-year-old was arrested and charged.
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A Glasgow police officer ended up with glass in his eye after the windshield of his police vehicle broke while responding to a call about a car fire on Kendoon Avenue.
Fortunately, the officer was not seriously injured and was able to continue working. A man has been arrested in connection with the incident.
Elsewhere in Glasgow, officers were set off with fireworks by reckless youths on Dale Street, while a policeman was hit on the head with a firework on Glenisla Street.
Emergency services workers encountered similar chaotic scenes in Edinburgh.
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A police car was badly damaged and officers were forced to dodge lit fireworks after a group of youths attacked them on Hay Avenue.
Officers were then called in after a gang of youths set up an illegal bonfire at Arthur’s Seat, which spiraled out of control and began to spread up the hill.
The antisocial behavior of the youth on Pennywell Road also led to police officers being called to the location where they arrested a 16-year-old who has been reported to the Attorney General.
Deputy Chief of Police Tim Mairs said: “As the Chief of Police has said, it is shameful and deplorable that officers and staff are subjected to violence during the performance of their duties.
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“Across the country, the vast majority of the public enjoyed Bonfire Night safely and responsibly and I want to thank you for following our advice.
“However, I am disappointed in the level of disorder and antisocial behavior seen last night. The behavior of a minority of people has once again put lives at risk.
“It also puts intense pressure on emergency services and severely impacts local communities.
“On the night of Thursday 5 November 2020 there were several serious incidents across Scotland that required resources from Operation Moonbeam to support local law enforcement colleagues.
“Most of these incidents involved young people. To be absolutely clear, such actions are dangerous and cause harm to the public and emergency services workers.
“We will not tolerate such acts and you may not have been arrested last night, but please be assured that agents are conducting follow-up investigations to identify those involved and responsible.
“Additional officers will continue to be deployed over the next few days to support local divisions.”
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