The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said three firefighters were attacked as chaos erupted in Edinburgh on November 5 and riot police were dispatched to the scenes.

Police will use stop and search powers in certain areas of Edinburgh in a bid to intercept planned disorder on Bonfire Night.The force warned those suspected of planning firework-related anti-social behaviour in the Gracemount,

Police officers in Edinburgh have been attacked with fireworks, bricks, and bottles amid Bonfire Night disorder spreading across parts of Scotland.

Police officers clashed with large groups throwing fireworks, bottles and bricks and emergency service vehicles and cars. Police Scotland said the force responded to 18 incidents on Tuesday evening as part of Operation Moonbeam. Police said they had responded to “youth disorder” in the Niddrie, Sighthill and Moredun areas of Edinburgh.

Firefighters were attacked in Edinburgh on Tuesday night amid Bonfire Night chaos. This comes after fireworks were 'shoved through a letterbox' and riot police charged on a Niddrie scheme.

Officers have been given powers to help prevent disorder during a Bonfire Night which has seen fireworks thrown at police.

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.