Police helicopter footage has revealed the extent of Bonfire Night mayhem in a city where 19 people were arrested after police were showered with fireworks.

The footage shows a group of people causing chaos in Edinburgh, throwing fireworks and bullets at officers, vehicles and buildings.

Criminal investigations began today, with Police Scotland pursuing a number of inquiries to identify those responsible; There is “significant disorder” in certain areas of Edinburgh, including Niddrie, Gracemount and Moredun.

A representative from Police Scotland said: “In each of these areas, local policing teams and other emergency services required the assistance of Operation Moonbeam assets to help officers deal with violence and damage caused by large groups of youths throwing fireworks and other projectiles at vehicles. and public domain.

“Fires have also broken out in some of these areas, causing fear and alarm in local communities.

“Other isolated incidents involving careless or criminal use of fireworks were also reported in various parts of both cities, including a report of 21 cars being damaged by fireworks at a car dealership in Calder Road, Edinburgh.

“In Glasgow, officers and colleagues from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service had to respond to unauthorized bonfires and were confronted by large groups of hostile youths in their attendance.

“All of these crimes remain under investigation.

“Between Thursday 31st October and Wednesday 6th November, a total of 19 arrests were made across Scotland in connection with firework attacks.

“Six people have been charged under the Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Substances Act, while a further 26 charges have been laid against individuals in relation to related offences.

“New arrests are expected in the coming days.”