Teenager, 17, jailed for 'rioting' during Edinburgh Bonfire Night disorder

A teenager has been jailed for rioting during the Bonfire Night disorder in Edinburgh last November.

Police Scotland launched a major criminal investigation after a number of incidents unfolded in the Niddrie, Calder Road, Gracemount, and Moredun areas of the capital, as well as the Pollokshields area of Glasgow.

A 17-year-old boy, who can’t be named for legal reasons, was sentenced at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday to one year and six months in prison for mobbing and rioting in the Calder Road area.

The teen had pleaded guilty to the incident and a separate disorder offence that took place on Princes Street on October 5.

He has so far served eight months in prison, having been remanded in custody.

Chief Superintendent David Robertson, Divisional Commander for Edinburgh said: “The scenes we witnessed in Calder Road, along with other areas of the city, last Bonfire Night were wholly unacceptable and resulted in a local car dealership having thousands of pounds worth of damage inflicted upon their vehicles, while our colleagues at the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service also had their station in the area targeted.

“This individual was an active participant in the disorder and damage that took place during this time, and he was subsequently arrested as a result of thorough inquiries conducted by local officers and CID colleagues.

“His prison sentence is a welcome outcome and should once again highlight the joint commitment of both Police Scotland and COPFS to ensure those responsible for these crimes are brought to justice for their dangerous and unacceptable actions.”