More than 50 yobs launched fireworks and petrol bombs at emergency services responding to disorder in the Hay Avenue area of Niddrie on Sunday, November 5.
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.
Terrified locals closed their curtains and locked their doors during the chaos as they feared being targeted, with many describing the scenes as "disgusting". Join the Daily Record's WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. Local residents claimed that people living in sheltered housing were cut off from their carers as it was not safe for cars or pedestrians to access the street.
"Old people here are scared to go out. I actually watch out for my dad going to and from the shops just so I know he's ok. The whole thing just enrages me as I've lived here so long and the community often come together and help each other. Another resident who lives on Niddrie Mains Road has questioned why the police and local politicians do not listen to locals and youths to get feedback on events leading up to and during Bonfire Night.
Police Scotland has issued an update following Sunday night's 'chaos' and said an "unprecedented level of violence" was aimed at officers carrying out their duties.
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