Firework launched at car with woman and children inside amid Bonfire Night unrest

A firework was launched at a car with a woman and two children inside as Bonfire Night brought unrest to parts of Scotland.

Emergency services received hundreds of calls on Wednesday night over incidents involving fireworks and bonfires.

Personnel were also attacked as they responded to incidents, with some targeted with bricks and fireworks.

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Firefighters attacked during 750 emergency calls amid Bonfire Night unrest

A man was injured in the Clydebank area after a firework smashed the window of a vehicle.

Police are now appealing for witnesses following unrest in the Dalmuir area of Clydebank after youths threw fireworks towards traffic and local shops on Dumbarton Road between 7pm and 11pm.

One man was injured as a result and treated for minor injuries.

A car, with a woman and two children inside, was also struck by a firework, which smashed a window.

Police slammed the “dangerous and reckless” behaviour by those responsible, and urged members of the public to get in touch with doorbell or dashcam footage of unrest.

Detective Inspector Pamela Grant said: “Luckily, no one was seriously injured by this dangerous and reckless behaviour; however, the consequences could have been much more serious.

“A car with a woman and two children inside had its window smashed after a firework was thrown at it. At around 10.40pm a man was struck by a firework by the youths responsible.

“Extensive enquiries are ongoing to trace those involved, and I urge anyone who witnessed these incidents, or anyone with information on those responsible, to contact us.

“If anyone has any personal or dash-cam footage, please contact us if it holds anything which could be relevant.

“I would like to reassure the public that we treat this type of criminality and disorder very seriously, and officers are working to identify those responsible as soon as possible. There will be increased patrols in the area to provide public reassurance, and anyone with concerns should speak to officers.”

Information can be passed to Police Scotland through 101, quoting incident number 3571 of November 5, 2025.

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.