Scots police officers were attacked by a hostile crowd while trying to break up a big out-of-control party.
The attack in Edinburgh was highlighted as part of a log of incidents for Operation Talla - Police Scotland 's response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Details from the log have been published by the BBC and reveal that officers who attended a "large out of control party" in the capital were met with a "hostile crowd" and several people were arrested for police assault.
The log also revealed that cops from Scotland's north east division dealt with 270 students holding an "ongoing party" in halls of residence.
Police also attended a student house party in St Andrews where eight students required "reasonable force" to eject them from a property.
And in Moterwell about 20 people were found attending a "religious gathering".
A Freedom of Information response provided to the BBC found that between August 28 and October 14 police were called out to 3,052 illegal gatherings - making 83 arrests and issuing 420 fines.
Deputy Chief Constable Malcolm Graham said: "Despite overwhelming levels of co-operation and support from communities across Scotland, a small minority of people continue to host or participate in house parties and gatherings.
"These are not confined to certain age groups and people should not be in any doubt that house gatherings allow coronavirus to spread. Where we encounter wilful, repeated, persistent or flagrant breaches we will, as the public would expect and support, act decisively to enforce the law.”
Police logged how officers were called to a "large out of control party” in Edinburgh and were met with a “hostile crowd” with several arrested for assault.
Officers were granted powers to break up large house parties being held in breach of coronavirus restrictions on August 28.
Graham added: "The Chief Constable has made it clear that we are asking people to take personal responsibility to do the right thing and remember the purpose of these measures is to aid the collective effort to stay safe, protect others and save lives by preventing the virus from spreading.”
A third of the reports came after nationwide restrictions on gatherings were introduced on September 23.
Graham added: "Recent figures highlighted public confidence in Police Scotland has risen by around 20% because of the way our officers and staff have carried out their duties with common sense and courtesy during the pandemic.
"Assaults on police officers and staff carrying out their duties during this challenging time are disgraceful and will not be tolerated as we remain committed to improving and ensuring their safety."
