Police hit out over Bonfire Night attacks

Police have joined fire chiefs in condemning attacks on emergency services on Guy Fawkes Night after an officer was injured by a firework.

The female police officer’s injuries are described as serious but not lifethreatening following the incident in the Muirhouse area of Edinburgh on Sunday night.

She was responding to a call about fireworks being set off with “disregard for public safety” when she suffered burns.

Police Scotland said there were a number of similar fireworks incidents in Muirhouse and Craigentinny.

Four teenagers have been charged over incidents around Craigentinny.

Superintendent Mandy Paterson said: “My thoughts are with the officer who was injured last night.”