Niddrie riots: Bonfire Night of chaos as 100 youths throw petrol bombs

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Huge disorder is currently ongoing in the Hay Avenue area of Edinburgh with a large number of youths attacking police officers with fireworks, petrol bombs and other projectiles

Riot police were blasted with petrol bombs and fireworks in a clash with 100 youths on Bonfire Night.

Carnage broke out in the Hay Avenue area after a group of masked youths repeatedly let off the explosives in the direction of officers in front of shocked residents.Officers clad in riot gear were forced to form a line of defence as several rockets struck their shields. A number of rockets were also seen hitting nearby houses and cars.Police Scotland confirmed officers remain in attendance after being called at around 4.30pm.

 

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