Detectives investigating disorder in the Oxgangs area of Edinburgh on Bonfire Night are appealing for witnesses.
Around 5.30pm on Thursday, 5 November, 2026, police received a report of a group of youths creating a blockage on Oxgangs Road North.
Officers attended and fireworks were set off in their direction.
Several small fires in bins and the park were extinguished by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.
No injuries were reported during the incident.
Detective Inspector Sophie McWhinnie said: “Antisocial behaviour, disorder and targeting officers in this way is completely unacceptable and will not be tolerated.
“Extensive enquiries are ongoing to identify those responsible and ensure they are brought to justice.
“We’re appealing for anyone who was in the area who witnessed what happened, or may have mobile phone footage, to get in touch.
“We’d also urge people to check any private CCTV, ring doorbells or dashcams in case they have captured anything which could be of significance to our investigation.”
Anyone with information can contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident 2538 of Thursday, 5 November, 2026.
