Perthshire pro-independence supporters and politicians are coming to terms with the Supreme Court’s ruling that the Scottish Government cannot hold an independence referendum without the UK Government’s consent.
06.11.2022 - 19:11 / dailyrecord.co.uk
A grim photo of an Edinburgh street still closed off to the public shows the aftermath of a night of carnage in the city.
Streets in the Pilton area have been blocked off to traffic as police and authorities deal with the aftermath of Bonfire Night chaos across Scotland.
Pictures from Sunday morning show burnt out debris from a huge fire in the residential area the night before, reports Edinburgh Live.
Bonfire night has become notorious for trouble - with Police Scotland creating special zones in advance to prepare for the chaos.
Edinburgh saw scenes of pandemonium across Niddrie, Pilton, Sighthill and other areas. Niddrie became locked down by police shortly after 10pm due to 100 masked youths launching fireworks at cars and the emergency services attending the scene.
Firefighters in Clydebank were also struck with fireworks after a call-out to an illegal bonfire, and a man outside the OVO Hydro in Glasgow threw a flare into a crowd of people, leading to two arrests.
Police are now investigating crimes that took place across Scotland, with 12 arrested so far.
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
Perthshire pro-independence supporters and politicians are coming to terms with the Supreme Court’s ruling that the Scottish Government cannot hold an independence referendum without the UK Government’s consent.
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