Pupils take part in fireworks workshop following Bonfire Night disorder

Youngsters have been hearing from front line workers who often end up on the end of anti-social behaviour.

Lewis Michie

Edinburgh school pupils have been taking part in workshops which police hope will help discourage them from getting involved in firework-related disorder on Bonfire Night.

Youngsters have been hearing from front line workers who often end up on the end of anti-social behaviour.

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