Man who gave fireworks to Bonfire Night rioters sentenced
Such violent activity has come to be expected around Halloween and Bonfire Night in Niddrie and other areas such as Gilmerton and Sighthill.
Sheriff Joseph Stewart said the custody threshold was "easily met" but did not opt to impose a prison sentence.
He told the 24-year-old: "I could very easily send you to prison today for a considerable period."
Under the terms of his sentence, passed down on Monday, July 14, McMillan will be required to remain at home between 7pm and 6am during the period of the order.
The judge said if this was breached he would go "directly to prison".
McMillan's arrest came as part of a major criminal investigation into the offences that took place at the end of October and start of November 2024.
Reacting to the events at the time, Scottish Secretary Ian Murray, who is the MP for Edinburgh South, called for action to prevent the sale of fireworks "to those who wish to use this time of year to cause havoc on our streets".
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Speaking last month after McMillan was found guilty, Chief Superintendent David Robertson, Divisional Commander for Edinburgh said: 'This conviction should send a very clear message that the reckless and dangerous behaviour we witnessed across Edinburgh last year will not be tolerated.
'Police officers and other emergency service workers do not come to work to be attacked, and the level of violence directed towards them during Halloween and Bonfire Night was wholly unacceptable."
Robertson said McMillan "did not act in isolation," adding he anticipated "further positive court outcomes for those involved in disorder during 2024".
He said: "We are currently working with key partners ahead of Bonfire Night 2025 to protect our communities from this reckless and dangerous behaviour, which simply has to stop.'
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