Riot police were blasted with petrol bombs and fireworks in a clash with 100 youths on Bonfire Night. Terrifying footage emerged showing officers being struck by lit fireworks and flaming projectiles during a rampage in the Niddrie area of Edinburgh on Sunday, November 5.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. A separate video clip, taken by a youth, shows the gang laughing as they let off the rockets.
One male shouts: "Get it on his head" seconds before a firework explodes near police. Another youth was filmed holding a bazooka-style launcher to aim their rocket.
A number of roads in the area have been closed with bus services diverted. Police Scotland confirmed officers remain in attendance after being called at around 4.30pm.
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