Moment Edinburgh riot police charge towards troublemakers on Niddrie scheme

Kris Gourlay

5 November 2024 at 6:24 pm·2-min read

The moment riot police charge towards fireworks yobs on a Niddrie scheme has been caught on camera.

Officers in helmets and brandishing perspex shields form an imposing line in the clip before breaking into a run as terrified residents cower in their homes.

Another clip shows a group of hooded youths goading the officers - many filming the confrontation on mobile phones.

Earlier, Edinburgh Live reported how officers had came under attack from a barrage of fireworks.

Police are responding to reports of pyros being 'thrown at vehicles' across the city as another Bonfire Night descends into mayhem.

Force chiefs said specialist resources are assisting local officers in Niddrie following reports of vehicles being targeted with projectiles as the police helicopter has also been scrambled.

The force chopper was seen circling Niddrie with its spotlight on as police confirmed no injuries have been sustained at this time and inquiries into unsavoury reports are ongoing.

A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: "Moonbeam resources are assisting local officers in the Niddrie area following reports of youths throwing fireworks at vehicles. Niddrie Main Road is currently closed between Duddingston Road West and Duddingston Park South. The public are asked to avoid the area.

"There are no reported injuries are enquiries are ongoing. If you have information about planned criminal activity involving fireworks this evening, please contact us 101. If you wish to report an ongoing crime then dial 999."

It comes after police confirmed officers are executing stop and search orders in three Edinburgh communities on November 5 - Niddrie, Moredun and Gracemount.

The three areas have seen unruly scenes unfold in recent years during Bonfire Night. Buses serving Niddrie have already been withdrawn by Lothian and other services in Musselburgh and Gilmerton have been affected.

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