A SECOND teenager has been charged after police officers were targeted with “fireworks and bricks” in an Edinburgh neighbourhood on Halloween.
Several streets in the Niddrie area of the city were reportedly locked down following “violent disorder” on October 31 where police and Lothian buses were targeted with objects and projectiles.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said an officer was injured when the window of the vehicle she was in was hit by a brick, causing the window to smash.
Police confirmed a 17-year-old male has been arrested and charged in connection with the incident on Hay Avenue.
Increased patrols in the area have been taking place as Bonfire Night approaches. A 14-year-old was also charged earlier this week.
Niddrie is part of a Firework Control Zone, making it a criminal offence to set off fireworks unless licensed through the Edinburgh council, from November 1-10.
Chief Superintendent David Robertson, commander for Edinburgh division, said; “Enquiries are continuing following disorder in the capital on Thursday, 31 October, and efforts are underway to identify those responsible for carrying out several violent attacks on buses and police officers during that evening.
“A police officer was injured when the window of the vehicle she was in was hit by a brick, causing the window to smash.
“As a result of these investigations, a 17-year-old male has been arrested and charged in connection with the disorder in the Hay Avenue and Niddrie Mains Road area of Edinburgh.
“We also continue to appeal to the public to come forward with any information about any disorder which has already taken place, or which they may be aware of being planned for the coming days. This can be passed to our officers via 101 or 999 in the event of an emergency.”
