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Edinburgh Live
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John Paul Clark

Edinburgh police hunt fireworks thugs who terrorised locals on Bonfire Night

Edinburgh police are appealing to the public for information after yobs terrorised locals in Niddrie.

Officers say they are continuing their enquiries into disorder which took place in on Bonfire Night.

A number of calls were received regarding antisocial behaviour and vandalism in and around Niddrie Mains Road, between 7pm and 11pm on Friday, November 5.

Edinburgh Live reported on local youths running wild and a woman on her way to A&E having her taxi set upon by the thugs.

The youngsters even stood their ground and attacked police sent to quash the disturbance.

Constable Kristofer Marr said: “Antisocial behaviour and disorder like this has no place in our communities and we are working to identify those responsible.

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A number of calls were received regarding antisocial behaviour and vandalism in and around Niddrie Mains Road, between 7pm and 11pm on Friday, 5 November.

Constable Kristofer Marr said: “Antisocial behaviour and disorder like this has no place in our communities and we are working to identify those responsible.

“We’re asking for anyone who was in the area around the time in question and has potential footage, including dashcam footage, to please come forward.

“If you believe you can assist our enquiries, please call 101, quoting incident 3332 of 5 November.”

Edinburgh Live will bring you the latest updates as the police track the suspects.

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