Police car set alight and ambulance worker targeted while attending injured man in Glasgow

A police car was set alight, and an ambulance worker was injured as emergency crews were targeted with fireworks while trying to reach an injured man in Glasgow.

Police Scotland said they were trying to reach an injured male in the Greenside Street area of the city at around 7.55pm on Thursday.

During this, officers said they were targeted with fireworks alongside ambulance crews.

This resulted in a police vehicle being set alight and one of the ambulance staff sustained a minor injury.

One male was arrested and police have retained a presence in the area.

As part of its Bonfire Night policing operation, Police Scotland called in assistance from forces in England and Wales, mounting the biggest deployment of officers since the visit of US President Donald Trump last year.

A police statement read: “Police in Glasgow responded alongside the Scottish Ambulance Service to a report of an injured male in Greenside Street at around 7.55pm on Thursday, 5 November.

“During this time both crews were targeted with fireworks resulting in a police vehicle being set alight and seriously damaged. One of the ambulance staff sustained a minor injury.

“Operation Amberlight specialist resources were deployed, and one male has been arrested.

“Inquiries are ongoing and police maintain a presence in the area.”