Firefighters take 1,000 calls during Bonfire Night attacks

Check out: Fireworks ignited on a street in Glasgow during Bonfire Night.

Firefighters reported that they answered over 1,000 calls on Bonfire Night, facing an overwhelming situation as their teams were pelted with missiles and fireworks.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service reported that there were six occurrences in which their teams faced attacks: three took place in Clydebank, two in Edinburgh, and one in Blackridge, located in West Lothian.

Police officers faced assaults with fireworks, bricks, and bottles; however, they reported a decrease in instances of serious unrest this year.

The police stated that the assaults on emergency responders are "entirely intolerable," and they are actively trying to identify those who are accountable for the incidents.

Andy Watt, the Deputy Chief Officer of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, stated that the assaults hindered the teams from responding to emergencies quickly.

He stated, "This kind of conduct is only exhibited by a tiny fraction of people, and we would like to express our gratitude to our communities for their ongoing support and collaboration in maintaining safety during the Bonfire season."

Authorities were summoned to address disturbances in Edinburgh, Glasgow, and various other locations across the nation.

Authorities reported that numerous groups of young people had assembled in Niddrie, Sighthill, and Moredun in Edinburgh, where they hurled fireworks, bottles, and bricks at cars and police vehicles.

For the first time, special zones have been established in the city where fireworks are prohibited until November 10.

Riot control officers were present on the streets of Liberton.

Certain areas of Glasgow were set to be included in a similar ban, but this has been postponed until next year because of a mistake made by the council.

Authorities reported instances of unrest in Glasgow, where young individuals were launching fireworks at civilians, cars, and police personnel.

Video recorded in Pollokshields, located on the city's south side, captured a group launching fireworks in the middle of the street.

Police reported that there were no injuries resulting from the events in Glasgow and Edinburgh.

A 25-year-old man has been apprehended, and a large amount of fireworks was taken after police searched a van in Drumchapel.

The police reported that fireworks were available for sale to everyone, even to minors.

At around 9:20 PM in Peterhead, a man was struck by a van that was operated by a group who had just set off fireworks in a skate park on Aalesund Road.

The 33-year-old received care from paramedics on-site but did not require additional medical treatment.

Authorities are actively trying to identify the individuals involved, and they are urging anyone with information to step forward.

On Tuesday evening, there was a significant police presence in Niddrie.

In summary, the police reported a decrease in serious disturbances this year.

During Operation Moonbeam, which was initiated in 2020 to tackle disturbances during this season, specialized units were sent out 26 times on November 5 of the previous year. In contrast, there were only 18 deployments this year.

The number of officers injured has also seen a notable decline, dropping from 62 last year to just one this year.

Assistant Chief Constable Tim Mairs, who is in charge of Operation Moonbeam, noted that although there were difficult situations, they did not lead to widespread chaos like they did in the previous year.

He stated, "Still, the amount of violence and hostility that police officers, firefighters, and ambulance responders encounter in certain regions is completely unacceptable. A thorough investigation is currently in progress to track down everyone involved and ensure they are held accountable."

During Operation Moonbeam, we have made full use of the laws and policing authorities available to us. We will keep engaging with local councils and the Scottish government to find more ways to decrease firework-related incidents both this year and in the future.