Seven individuals have been arrested in Glasgow following incidents of violence across parts of Scotland on Bonfire Night. During the disorder, fireworks were reportedly launched at emergency services, and a police vehicle was set alight.
Police Scotland, operating under Operation Amberlight, deployed its largest number of officers since the visit by US president Donald Trump in 2025. Officers from forces in England and Wales also provided assistance.
In Glasgow, police and ambulance crews responding to a report of an injured man on Greenside Street were attacked with fireworks. A police officer and an ambulance staff member sustained minor injuries, and a police vehicle was seriously damaged after being set alight. One male has been arrested in connection with this incident, and inquiries are ongoing.
Further incidents included fireworks being thrown at members of the public in Clydebank and attacks on fire crews in areas such as Knightswood and Castlemilk in Glasgow, Cumnock in Ayrshire, Larkhall in South Lanarkshire, and Blackridge, West Lothian. Firefighters in Edinburgh were also forced to withdraw due to antisocial behaviour while attending bin fires.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service received over 800 calls related to fireworks and bonfires between 5:30pm and 11:30pm on 5 November. Police Scotland reported receiving 1,024 fireworks-related calls between Halloween and 5 November, an increase from 833 calls in 2025, though they noted a reduction in incidents requiring a specialist public order response.