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Edinburgh Reporter
6 days ago
- Edinburgh Reporter
Teenager jailed for involvement in significant disorder on Bonfire Night 2024
A teenager involved in the significant disorder within the South West of Edinburgh during Bonfire Night 2024 has been given a prison sentence. At Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday, 4 August, the 17-year-old, who cannot be named, was sentenced to one year and six months in prison for mobbing and rioting, which took place in Calder Road on 5 November. He previously pled guilty to the Calder Road incident and a separate disorder offence that took place on Princes Street on 5 October 2024 and has so far served eight months in prison, having been remanded in custody. Chief Superintendent David Robertson, Divisional Commander for Edinburgh said: 'The scenes we witnessed in Calder Road, along with other areas of the city, last Bonfire Night were wholly unacceptable and resulted in a local car dealership having thousands of pounds worth of damage inflicted upon their vehicles, while our colleagues at the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service also had their station in the area targeted. 'This individual was an active participant in the disorder and damage that took place during this time, and he was subsequently arrested as a result of thorough inquiries conducted by local officers and CID colleagues. 'His prison sentence is a welcome outcome and should once again highlight the joint commitment of both Police Scotland and COPFS to ensure those responsible for these crimes are brought to justice for their dangerous and unacceptable actions.' Like this: Like Related
STV News
14-07-2025
- STV News
Man who supplied fireworks thrown at police during Bonfire Night sentenced
A man who supplied the fireworks which were thrown at police during Bonfire Night disorder in Edinburgh has been given a ten-month restriction of liberty order. Jordan McMillan was found guilty of culpable and reckless conduct after providing fireworks to individuals who then threw the items and other projectiles at police officers and members of the public on Niddrie Mains Road. An aggravator for attacking emergency service workers was also included in the 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 incidents that unfolded between Halloween and Bonfire Night 2024. He was sentenced at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday morning. The restriction order mean he must remain at home between 7pm and 6am and he was told that if he breaches the conditions then he will be sent to jail. Previously, Police Scotland chief superintendent David Robertson said: '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 November 5, 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.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Edinburgh Reporter
06-06-2025
- 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
06-06-2025
- 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
06-06-2025
- 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.'
