Police respond to intelligence on planned disorder and firework related crime tonight

Police Scotland officers will be utilising Section 60 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act in Moredun, Niddrie and Gracemount tonight. 

This follows officers receiving intelligence relating to planned disorder and firework related crime in these areas. 

Section 60 allows officers to stop and search people and vehicles to identify any dangerous instruments or weapons, if they believe there is a possibility of serious violence or disorder taking place.  

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “If you have any information or concerns about firework related criminality in your area, please contact us via 101, Contact Us or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”