Yobs across the country have clashed with riot police and launched fireworks at emergency service workers, amid a sharp rise in Bonfire Night trouble.
In Manchester, a large group of young people in the street threw fireworks at police.
A large mob of between 20 and 30 teenagers are believed to have built a “barricade” on Vine Street in Gorton using wooden pallets and mattresses.
They lit an illegal bonfire before launching fireworks towards police officers and passing cars in scenes of disorder. Tactical aid officers and fire crews arrived at the scene around 6 p.m.
Two arrests were made for crimes against public order. Images from the scene showed several police vans present in an attempt to control the situation, disperse the crowd and put out the illegal bonfire.
Several innocent drivers are believed to have been caught in the crossfire when flares were lit and thrown towards police vans on Tuesday night.
Bradford’s Radley Drive has been set alight by thugs (pictured)
Riot police in Niddrie, Edinburgh, Scotland, as fireworks, stones and glass bottles are thrown at them after rioting began in the Scottish capital area.
Out of control youths set fires and launched missiles in Edinburgh
It comes as emergency services were put on high alert over Halloween and Bonfire Night, with police and fire crews on hand to tackle incidents of anti-social behavior breaking out across the region.
Officers were said to be patrolling in “critical areas” to address issues such as nuisance fireworks, fires and crowds. Specialized resources are also available for deployment.
Earlier, Superintendent John-Paul Ruffle, head of the anti-social force at Greater Manchester Police, said: “Simply put, we want to spread the message that we will not tolerate anti-social behaviour, and especially attacks or abuse against police workers. The emergency services simply do their job during this period.
“Anyone who behaves like this can expect the full force of the law to be brought to bear.”
“Anti-social behavior is not a minor crime – it can cause misery for people and we are absolutely committed to tackling it in any way we can.”
An Edinburgh housing estate was left engulfed in smoke and fire after rampant thugs brought chaos to the city.
A police helicopter was sent to help map the violence.
The plane could be seen flying over Niddrie with its searchlight on, as police confirmed there have been no injuries at this time and investigations into unsavory reports are ongoing.
In Edinburgh, a housing estate was engulfed in smoke and fire after rampaging hooligans brought chaos to the city.
Riot police were deployed to crack down on the gang in Niddrie, west of Edinburgh, after they threw fireworks at cars and set wheelie bins on fire.
A police helicopter was also deployed.
The helicopter could be seen circling Niddrie with its spotlight on as police confirmed there have been no injuries at this time and investigations into unsavory reports are ongoing.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Moonbeam resources are assisting local officers in the Niddrie area following reports of young people throwing fireworks at vehicles.
‘Niddrie Main Road is currently closed between Duddingston Road West and Duddingston Park South. The public is asked to avoid the area.
Riot police were deployed to crack down on the gang in Niddrie, west of Edinburgh, after they threw fireworks at cars and set wheelie bins on fire.
Around 20 to 30 people mobbed Manchester’s Vine Street
Vine Street was closed after scenes of chaos
Manchester’s Vine Street invaded by gang of thugs
“No injuries have been reported and investigations are ongoing. If you have information about planned criminal activity involving fireworks tonight, please contact us on 101. If you would like to report a crime in progress, dial 999.
It comes after police confirmed officers were executing stop and search warrants in three Edinburgh communities on November 5: Niddrie, Moredun and Gracemount.
All three areas have seen unruly scenes in recent years during Bonfire Night. Lothian has already withdrawn buses serving Niddrie and other services in Musselburgh and Gilmerton have been affected.
Bradford, which has seen violence break out, is also affected.
Young people set fire to a playground on Radley Drive, to which the police responded with repressive measures.
