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.

In Edinburgh, fireworks were thrown at officers in the Oxgangs area. Officers were not injured during the incident.

There was a large police presence in the area, as trouble involving groups of young people was reported.

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.

"Several small fires in bins and the park were extinguished by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.

"Officers remain in the area, and inquiries are ongoing to trace those involved."

In Wester Hailes, the fire service attended a fire in a grass area near houses in Murrayburn Park.

Firefighters were called to the scene of a bonfire shortly after 19:00, with one fire engine called out to extinguish the flames.

Fireworks were also thrown at a fire appliance in Knightswood in Glasgow, while in Dundee, a public order unit was deployed after more than 100 youths gathered and started a fire on the road.

Reports suggest a crowd of approximately 50 people were launching fireworks and causing disorder.

A 15-year-old was taken to hospital in Alexandria after lighting a firework that exploded and damaged his eye.

Fire crews were also attacked in Castlemilk, Whitburn and Cumnock.

Officers from as far afield as Avon and Somerset, Hampshire, Hertfordshire and South Wales were ready to be deployed.

With the additional police in place, Ch Sup David Robertson of Police Scotland said the force was prepared.

"Tonight is about capitalising on the additional capability and capacity we've got deployed tonight," he told officers at a Fettes police station briefing.

"We need to respond effectively and we need to make our presence felt when it's required."

Chief Constable Jo Farrell issued a warning to anyone who may get caught up in disorder.

She said: "You'll face the full impact of the law, you'll be arrested and you'll face the consequences.

"I have no tolerance for that level of violence on the streets of Scotland."

She added: "I know that the planning and the work that has gone into tonight is as good as we have ever done and so we have given ourself the best, best foundation on which to ensure people can enjoy Bonfire Night."

Additional reporting by Paul Ward.