Officers have launched an investigation after police cars were damaged and two people were injured as an angry mob targetted a property in Dumbarton's Brucehill area last night.
Almost 300 people swarmed Graham Road with videos online showing fireworks being set off near to homes on the street.
Police attempted to disperse the crowd, however, the yobs fought back and threw objects, including bricks, at the officers and the property, writes the Lennox Herald.
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Footage on social media shows police in riot gear surrounding the house as they evacuated people inside.
Officers say the incident occurred because of 'inaccurate information circulating online'.
Two men were injured during the attack, one was rushed to the Royal Alexandra Hospital. A large number of police vehicles were damaged and now off the road until they are repaired.
No arrests have been made at this time and an investigation in under way.
Area Commander Chief Inspector Ryan McMurdo said: “What happened in Graham Road last night is totally unacceptable and I understand the fear and alarm it will have caused. I want to reassure the public a team of officers is working on the investigation to identify those involved and I have every confidence they will find those responsible.
“Due to last night’s incident, several police vehicles are out of service today, directly impacting local policing.
“As a police officer, I will always uphold the rights of those who wish to engage in a peaceful protest. However, when that behaviour descends into criminality, resulting in the scenes we witnessed last night, then I will act and ensure those responsible will face the consequences of their actions.”
Detective Inspector Karen Cameron said: “We continue to carry out door-to-door enquiries and a search of the area will be conducted today. I would like to appeal to anyone with information or recorded footage of the incident to contact us. We have set up a mailbox for the public to contact us and email any images to OperationIridescent@scotland.police.uk.”
Police Scotland say that officers will remain in the area to provide reassurance for local residents.
Anyone with concerns can approach these officers. Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 2892 of 28 February, 2023. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 to give your information anonymously.
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