A grim photo of an Edinburgh street still closed off to the public shows the aftermath of a night of utter carnage in the city.
The Pilton street is shown on Sunday morning (November 6) as police and authorities deal with the after effects of Bonfire Night chaos across the city.
Images taken on Sunday November 6 show the suburban street cordoned off to the public due to burnt out debris from a huge fire in the road the night before.
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Saturday November 5 marked the yearly occasion where locals light bonfires and set off fireworks in memory of Guy Fawkes, but the celebration is also notorious for trouble - with Police Scotland creating special zones in advance to prepare for the chaos.
Despite preparations in place Edinburgh saw scenes of pandemonium across Niddrie, Pilton, Sighthill and other areas. Niddrie became locked down by police shortly after 10.00pm due to "100" masked youths launching fireworks at cars and the emergency services attending the scene.
Police are now investigating crimes that took place across the city with 12 arrested so far and the Assistant Chief Constable of the bonfire night operation warning those involved that they will not get away with this and to expect a knock at the door in days to come.
Assistant Chief Constable Tim Mairs, Gold Commander for Operation Moonbeam said: “Our initial analysis of the incidents arising on Bonfire Night show that, for the overwhelming majority of the country, people enjoyed the occasion safely and responsibly.
“However, in some areas, particularly Edinburgh, various individuals have shown blatant disregard for the safety of the public and the emergency services and have actively targeted police officers and firefighters during the course of their duties.
“This behaviour is completely unacceptable and will not be tolerated. I want to make it abundantly clear that considerable follow-up inquiry will be conducted in relation to all of these incidents, utilising all resources at our disposal to identify those responsible and bring them to justice. Do not think that just because you evaded police on the night, that we won’t be knocking on your door in the near future.
“I would ask anyone who has information relating to the offences observed last night to contact police via 101 so we can investigate appropriately."
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Adding: “What the events of last night demonstrate to me is the importance of having a robust frontline policing service that can be readily supported by national and specialist colleagues when required. Similarly, working in partnership with other emergency colleagues and local authorities is equally important to ensuring we are deploying the correct level of resource to the right areas at the right time.
“All of those who were on duty during Bonfire Night showed exceptional professionalism and dedication to protecting communities from harm during extremely difficult and challenging circumstances. I am grateful for all of their efforts.”
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