The Capital’s Hogmanay events have passed without any major problems and police have confirmed that only two people were arrested, both for minor disorder.
Chief Superintendent Kenny MacDonald, Divisional Commander for Edinburgh, said: “Edinburgh has again welcomed the New Year with great flair. I would like to thank all our officers and stewards who have worked hard to deliver such a fantastic event.
“We have worked extensively over the last few months with the City of Edinburgh Council, Unique Events and other emergency services in order to plan the Street Party, Torchlight Procession and other festive events.
“I am very pleased to say that the event has passed with no major issues and that there have only been two arrests for minor disorder.
“These are preliminary figures that will be updated later today.”
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John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
