Police car set alight in Glasgow amid Bonfire Night trouble

A police vehicle has been set on fire and fireworks have been launched at officers as Bonfire Night disorder broke out in parts of Scotland. Officers were called to reports of an injured man on Greenside Street in the Provanmill area of Glasgow at about 19:55 on Thursday. While in attendance, the police and ambulance crews were targeted with fireworks. Dozens of people watched as a police car was set alight in the middle of a residential street near to other vehicles.

Emergency services were forced to withdraw from the area. Operation Amberlight specialist resources were deployed, and one man was arrested. Inquiries are ongoing and police maintain a presence in the area. Locals said groups of youths were launching fireworks at emergency services as they attempted to deal with the disorder.

Police Scotland said they received reports of youths "creating a blockage in the road" on Oxgangs Road North, Edinburgh at about 17:30. A spokesperson said: "Officers attended and fireworks were set off in their direction, but no injuries have been reported.