Police have made 19 arrests over firework offences between Halloween and Bonfire Night, with more expected in the coming days. Six people have been charged under the Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles Act and 26 further charges have been made for related criminal behaviour.

There were scenes of chaos in east Manchester on Tuesday night (November 5) as police were pelted with fireworks by a huge group of youths in the street. A large mob of between 20 to 30 teenagers are understood to have built a 'barricade' on Vine Street, in Gorton, with wooden pallets and mattresses.

Police have revealed the extent of Bonfire Night disorder in Glasgow this year. The force has confirmed there were fewer serious incidents in 2024 compared to 2023, but the number of fireworks-related calls remained consistent.

Firefighters say they were "bombarded" by missiles and fireworks on Bonfire Night, while crews responded to more than 1,000 emergency calls. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said there were six incidents where teams were attacked - three in Clydebank ...