Police warn more arrests over Bonfire Night disorder 'only matter of time'

Police have warned that it is “only a matter of time” before those involved in Bonfire Night disorder are brought to justice.

To date, 43 people have been arrested in connection with the disorder which broke out across Scotland on November 5.

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

Police have arrested 32 people and charged them with 79 offences for incidents that occurred in the Gracemount, Moredun, Niddrie, and Calder Road areas of Edinburgh.

Officers are still working to trace all of those involved and have reaffirmed their commitment to bringing all to justice.

Edinburgh residents have been thanked for their support of the criminal investigation.

Anyone who believes they have information that could assist the investigation is urged to get in touch.

Chief Superintendent David Robertson, divisional commander for Edinburgh said: “What we’ve seen in the wake of the disorder that took place, is a genuine desire from communities to support our efforts to identify the individuals who caused fear and alarm and hold them to account for their actions and I’m extremely grateful to everyone who has assisted our investigations.

“I made it clear that we would be unrelenting in our pursuit of those responsible for the fear, alarm and damage that was caused within parts of Edinburgh on Bonfire Night, and I am reaffirming that commitment today.

“If you think you have evaded justice because we have not yet contacted you, it’s only a matter of time.

“Members of the public with video or photographic evidence can still submit this via the Major Incident Public Portal at https://mipp.police.uk/operation/SCOT24S16-PO1. Similarly, anyone with any further information can contact us on 101, or make an anonymous report to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”