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Edinburgh businesses lost hundreds in profit during Bonfire Night chaos
07.11.2023 - 05:21 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Scots businesses were forced to close early and lose out on profit during chaotic scenes in Edinburgh on Bonfire Night as gangs of youths attacked homes and police officers.
Business owners in the Niddrie area of the city have spoken of the "terrifying" incident and say they lost hundreds of pounds as the community turned into a "warzone".
Yobs launched fireworks and petrol bombs at emergency services responding to disorder in the Hay Avenue area of Niddrie on Sunday, November 5.
Shocking drone footage captured the moment thugs hurled projectiles at officers, Edinburgh Live reports.
Terrified locals closed their curtains and locked their doors during the chaos as they feared being targeted, with many describing the scenes as "disgusting".
Some insisted that youths travel from other areas of the city to spoil Bonfire Night for those in the community.
And with Niddrie Mains Road locked down in both directions by police, several businesses were forced to close.
Omer, owner of the newly-opened Al-Hussain supermarket, said they were forced to close early and it is the second year in a row the night has descended into chaos.
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He said: "We have only just opened a few months ago so this was our first experience as business owners, but we live locally. We had to close early due to what was happening.
"This happens every year and last year, I remember driving through it all as we were going to Musselburgh - it was terrifying."
The owner of an oriental takeaway on Niddrie Mains Road said they were also forced to close early and lost out on hundreds of pounds as their drivers couldn't make deliveries.
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