Liverpool man charged after illegal fireworks distributed during Scots Bonfire Night unrest

A man from Liverpool has been charged in connection with supplying illegal fireworks used during Bonfire Night unrest in Edinburgh.

It comes as more than 1,200 kilos of illegal fireworks were seized during the period, including one tonne recovered in Rosyth on October 27.

On Tuesday, officers from both Police Scotland and Merseyside Police arrested a Liverpudlian man. The 28-year-old was charged with conspiracy to aid, abet and incite disorder.

Detective Inspector Stevie Dick from Edinburgh CID said: “This arrest is testament to the outstanding collaboration between Police Scotland and Merseyside Police and our joint commitment to removing illicit and harmful items, such as illegal fireworks, from our communities.

“A number of lines of inquiry remain ongoing into offences identified prior to, and during the Bonfire Night period and we will utilise all resources at our disposal, working alongside key partners, to bring offenders to justice.”

Liverpool Local Policing Sergeant Ken Blundell from Merseyside Police said: “It is pleasing to see this investigation progressing, and as always it a pleasure to work alongside our colleagues in Police Scotland.

“When police forces work in partnership, we stand stronger to remove obstacles reduce risks to our communities.”