By GB News (World News) | Created at 2024-11-01 09:13:05 | Updated at 2024-11-01 11:23:19
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Police in Edinburgh were forced to face down violent "hooligans" last night as officers were targeted by fireworks and bricks for the second year in a row.
Hay Drive, in the Scottish capital's eastern Niddrie suburb, was locked down as disorder broke out - with public transport and police vehicles attacked by a mob.
At around 10pm, Police Scotland said "a number of people" were involved in the chaos, as roads were shut down and riot officers descended on the scene.
Meanwhile, local public transport operator Lothian Buses said it had withdrawn at least nine bus services as the anti-social behaviour erupted.
Violence unfolded once again in Niddrie - with riot police pictured battling a mob last year
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Edinburgh Council's leader Cammy Day said he was "shocked and saddened to hear of the mindless violence and disorder".
He said: "This is a time for families and young people to come together and enjoy Halloween in a safe environment, so it's incomprehensible to me that anyone would choose to cause such disruption, fear and alarm in our communities - particularly with hooligans deliberately targeting buses and police vehicles.
"I would appeal to anyone who can help identify those responsible to contact police as soon as possible so they can be dealt with appropriately through the justice system."
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