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Edinburgh Reporter
2 days ago
- Edinburgh Reporter
Bonfire disorder conviction sends ‘clear message' says police chief
A 24-year-old man has been convicted following his involvement in significant disorder in Niddrie during Bonfire Night 2024. At Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Thursday, 5 June, Jordan McMillan was found guilty of culpable and reckless conduct after providing fireworks to individuals who then threw these items and other projectiles at police officers and members of the public in Niddrie Mains Road. An aggravator for attacking emergency service workers was also included within his charges under Section 44 of the Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles (Scotland) Act 2022. McMillan was arrested as part of a major criminal investigation into the offences that took place between Halloween and Bonfire Night. He will be sentenced on Monday, 14 July. 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. 'Jordan McMillan did not act in isolation and is only one of several individuals responsible for the offences we saw on Niddrie Mains Road during the evening of 5 November 2024. 'Further positive court outcomes for those involved in disorder during 2024 are anticipated and 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.' Like this: Like Related
The Herald Scotland
3 days ago
- The Herald Scotland
Man convicted for involvement in Edinburgh Bonfire Night disorder
A man has been convicted following his involvement in significant disorder within Edinburgh during Bonfire Night 2024. At Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Thursday, Jordan McMillan was found guilty of culpable and reckless conduct after providing fireworks to individuals who then threw these items and other projectiles at police officers and members of the public in Niddrie Mains Road. An aggravator for attacking emergency service workers was also included within his charges under Section 44 of the Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles (Scotland) Act 2022. The 24-year-old was arrested as part of a major criminal investigation into the offences that took place between Halloween and Bonfire Night. READ MORE:
Scotsman
3 days ago
- Scotsman
24-year-old man convicted for involvement in Edinburgh Bonfire Night 2024 disorder
A 24-year-old man has been convicted following his involvement in significant disorder within Edinburgh during Bonfire Night 2024. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Jordan McMillan was found guilty of culpable and reckless conduct at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Thursday, 5 June. The incident saw police officers and members of the public bombarded with fireworks and other projectiles on Niddrie Mains Road on Bonfire Night. Mr McMillan will be sentenced on Monday, 14 July. He provided fireworks to individuals who then took part in the disruption. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad An aggravator for attacking emergency service workers was also included within his charges under Section 44 of the Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles (Scotland) Act 2022. Groups of Edinburgh youths attacked police officers with fireworks on NIddrie Mains Road | NW The 24-year-old was arrested as part of a major criminal investigation into the offences that took place between Halloween and Bonfire Night - with further court action anticipated. 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. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'Jordan McMillan did not act in isolation and is only one of several individuals responsible for the offences we saw on Niddrie Mains Road during the evening of 5 November 2024. "Further positive court outcomes for those involved in disorder during 2024 are anticipated and 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.'
Scotsman
5 days ago
- General
- Scotsman
Edinburgh supermarkets urged to stop selling fireworks after last year' Bonfire Night 'mayhem'
Supermarkets in the Capital are being urged to stop selling fireworks after the "mayhem" of Bonfire Night in Edinburgh last year. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... There was violence on November 5 acrosss Niddrie, Sighthill and Moredun, with youths in balaclavas setting off fireworks towards police, rocks thrown at passing vehicles and buses coming under attack. Edinburgh South West Labour MP Scott Arthur wrote to all the big supermarkets with branches in his constituency, urging them not to sell fireworks. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Some of them have said they have already stopped such sales or planned to do so. But two supermarket giants - Asda and Aldi - said they did not intend to stop selling fireworks at this stage. Pictures from the 'mayhem' on Bonfire Night 2024 | TSPL Dr Arthur said: 'Rather than a joyful celebration, Bonfire Night 2024 will be remembered for the chaos on Calder Road, Broomhouse, and beyond. Gangs with fireworks terrorised neighbourhoods, targeting public spaces, a care home, local businesses and people's homes. '2024 wasn't the first time we saw this disorder across Edinburgh, and without action, it won't be the last. Some residents fled their homes, staying at relatives' or paying for hotel rooms. Others couldn't get home to their families. 'You had care staff stuck inside a care home, the threat to businesses, people who didn't feel safe in their own houses and others concerned about their pets. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad "Supermarkets have a moral responsibility to protect the communities they serve, and suspending the sale of fireworks is part of achieving this. "My constituents shouldn't have to live in fear because some supermarkets are choosing to put profits first and communities second. Aldi and Asda need to listen to local residents and do the right thing." Asda told Dr Arthur in its reply that it fully supported efforts to end the misuse of fireworks and was carefully considering the issues he raised. It continued: "We are committed to enforcing strict rules around the sale of fireworks and we also believe the vast majority of our customers use fireworks responsibly and therefore it is a balancing act. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad "Going forward we fully support the use of Firework Control Zone regulations and look forward to the outcome of that process for 2025." Aldi said it understood the concerns raised about the misuse of fireworks. But it continued: "As a responsible retailer we are committed to ensuring that fireworks are sold in accordance with all local and national regulations and safety standards. Additionally , we provide guidelines and safety information to our customers to promote responsible use." It added that it was monitoring the applications for Firework Control Zones and would ensure none of its stores within these zones sold fireworks. Sainsbury's stopped selling fireworks in 2019 and Tesco and Morrisons do not sell them either. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Lidl is not operating a universal firework ban, but regional director Marco Ivone told Dr Arthur: "We were sorry to hear about the unrest that has unfolded on Bonfire Night over the past few years and the distress this caused local residents. I can confirm that we have taken the decision to no longer sell fireworks in any of our Edinburgh stores." Dr Arthur said very few corner shops now sold fireworks because of the strict requirements, such as storing them in a secure box, and the behaviour of some customers. He said: 'A couple of years ago, I went round all the corner shops in my council ward with a police officer and not one was selling them - a combination of too little money to be made and a lot of hassle.'
