Edinburgh communities thanked for their continued support of Bonfire Night disorder investigation

Police in Edinburgh have thanked the public for their continued support of the criminal investigation into Bonfire Night disorder, one month since inquiries were launched to identify those responsible.

To date, 43 people across Scotland have been arrested in connection with the offences, which arose.

In total, 32 people have been arrested, with 79 charges brought against them, for incidents that occurred in the City, including in the Gracemount, Moredun, Niddrie and Calder Road areas.

Detectives are continuing to pursue positive lines of inquiry to trace others believed to have been involved in criminality that took place on Tuesday, 5 November and anyone who believes they have information that can assist with the ongoing investigation is asked to come forward.

Chief Superintendent David Robertson, Divisional Commander for Edinburgh said: “What we’ve seen in the wake of the disorder that took place, is a genuine desire from communities to support our efforts to identify the individuals who caused fear and alarm and hold them to account for their actions and I’m extremely grateful to everyone who has assisted our investigations.

“I made it clear that we would be unrelenting in our pursuit of those responsible for the fear, alarm and damage that was caused within parts of Edinburgh on Bonfire Night and I am reaffirming that commitment today.

“If you think you have evaded justice because we have not yet contacted you, it’s only a matter of time.

“Members of the public with video or photographic evidence can still submit this via the Major Incident Public Portal at https://mipp.police.uk/operation/SCOT24S16-PO1. Similarly, anyone with any further information can contact us on 101, or make an anonymous report to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”