More arrests mande two months on from Bonfire Night disorder in Edinburgh

More arrests have been made more than two months after Bonfire Night disorder in Scotland’s capital.

Groups of youths reportedly targeted emergency services, vehicles and public property with projectiles, including fireworks, bricks and other items.

Police Scotland said the force responded to 18 incidents as part of Operation Moonbeam.

Officers received reports of “youth disorder” in the Niddrie, Sighthill and Moredun areas of Edinburgh.

As part of the ongoing criminal investigation into the disorder that took place, warrants were executed at addresses in the Broomhall and Saughton areas on Thursday.

A 17-year-old and 16-year-old boy were arrested following the raids.

Between Thursday and Friday three other males aged 17, 17 and 25 were arrested in connection with offences that took place in Calder Road and Captains Road.

A further four males aged 15, 16, 19 and 27 have also been reported to the Procurator Fiscal following the incidents in Captains Road.

The total number of people reported in connection with the Bonfire Night disorder across Scotland is 61, with 41 of these individuals being linked to incidents in Edinburgh.

Chief Superintendent David Robertson said: “I will continue to reaffirm my message in the wake of the disorder we experienced on November 5 2024, that if you were involved, you will be caught. It may take time, but you will not evade justice.

“Enforcement activity like this will continue to take place wherever and whenever we have gathered sufficient evidence.

“The public can continue to support us with our inquiries by coming forward with information, or submitting video or photographic evidence via our Major Incident Public Portal at https://mipp.police.uk/operation/SCOT24S16-PO1.”