Bonfire Night Disorder Results in Arrests and Injuries

Bonfire Night in the UK witnessed significant disorder as youths hurled fireworks and other projectiles at emergency services across various cities. In Manchester, police arrested three teenagers after a large group used fireworks as weapons against police and firefighters. Similar chaos unfolded in Edinburgh, where police were targeted with fireworks, bricks, and bottles, leading to the deployment of riot police and extra stop-and-search powers. In response to these disturbances, local authorities implemented fireworks control zones and dispersal orders in cities like Nottingham and Leicester to curb anti-social behavior. Despite a reported decrease in incidents compared to previous years, the disorder resulted in injuries to officers and damages to vehicles. Emergency services across the region were on high alert, with police emphasizing a zero-tolerance policy towards such behavior.