Further seven arrests in connection with bonfire night disorder in Pollokshields

A further seven people have been arrested and charged in connection with bonfire night disorder in the Pollokshields area of Glasgow, taking the total number of arrests to 43 across Scotland.

On Friday, 22 November, 2024, officers attended at six address in Pollokshields, Darnley and Paisley, as part of our ongoing investigations.

Two men, aged 19 and 24, a 39-year-old woman, two male youths, aged 14, and a further two male youths, aged 15 and 16, were arrested and charged in connection.

Local officers were supported by specialist colleagues from Operation Moonbeam and, alongside other emergency services, faced challenging scenes in Pollokshields with groups of youths targeting police officers, vehicles, and public property with projectiles, including fireworks and other items.

No officers were injured during this time, however, the incidents caused significant disruption and alarm to the public.

A criminal investigation was launched on Wednesday, 6 November, 2024.

A 20-year-old man was earlier charged and reported to the Procurator Fiscal and a 17-year-old male youth was charged in connection with fireworks offences on Tuesday, 5 November, 2024.

A total of nine people have now been arrested and charged in connection with offences in the Pollokshields area.

The day of action forms part of an extensive investigation which has been ongoing since bonfire night by a dedicated team of officers and a total of 43 people have now been arrested across Scotland.

Officers are continuing their enquiries and anyone with any information, or footage, can submit this via the Major Incident Public Portal at https://mipp.police.uk/operation/SCOT24S16-PO1

Inspector Graeme Hogg said: "We assured the public in the wake of the disorder that everyone responsible would be brought to justice and that remains the case.

“Enforcement is just one area of our work and many months were spent before November engaging with communities and partners in our efforts to keep people safe. 

"This activity shows we will not tolerate criminality and ensure those who are involved in violence and disorder are identified and reported to the relevant authorities.

“I would like to thank the local communities who have assisted with and supported our enquiries but we still need your help to identify and trace all those involved in the disorder.

“The public have a really important role to play by sharing any information or evidence they have, and they can do this via our Major Incident Public Portal, calling 101, or making an anonymous report to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”