Four teenagers have been arrested following the Bonfire Night disturbances in Edinburgh, during which fireworks and projectiles were thrown at members of the public, police officers and buses.

Police confirmed further arrests had been made as part of their criminal investigation into the “significant” disturbance on November 5.

A 16-year-old male was charged on November 12, while two 17-year-old males were charged on November 13, in connection with the incidents on Calder Road.

All three will appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Tuesday, December 3.

A 15-year-old man was also arrested on Wednesday following incidents on Captain’s Road where projectiles were thrown at law enforcement officers. He will appear in court on recognizance at a later date.

To date, 13 people have been charged, five homes searched and two vehicles seized following the offenses between Halloween and Bonfire Night.

Police have warned that further arrests will be made as their investigations continue.

Chief Superintendent David Robertson, Edinburgh Divisional Commander, said: “We want the arrests made so far to reassure our communities that we are determined to bring to justice all those responsible for the crimes that took place .

“Similarly, they should provide a very concrete reminder to everyone involved that we are actively pursuing them and that they can expect an imminent visit from us.”

“We still have plenty of excellent CCTV footage and other evidence collected from Halloween and Bonfire Night to go through and we are confident this will help us identify and charge more offenders in time. wanted.

“Members of the public who have video or photographic evidence can still submit it to https://mipp.police.uk/operation/SCOT24S16-PO1.”

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