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Police and firefighters around UK gear up for Bonfire Night disorder

Leeds and Edinburgh among areas previously hit by fireworks-related violence, as fire brigades union warns of insufficient resourcesEmergency services are preparing for potential disorder in parts of the UK on Bonfire Night, amid concerns over the safety of firefighters from rising attacks and shortages of resources.Some communities have already been hit by unrest and antisocial behaviour in the d

Published Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 11:24
Police and firefighters around UK gear up for Bonfire Night disorder
Leeds and Edinburgh among areas previously hit by fireworks-related violence, as fire brigades union warns of insufficient resourcesEmergency services are preparing for potential disorder in parts of the UK on Bonfire Night, amid concerns over the safety of firefighters from rising attacks and shortages of resources.Some communities have already been hit by unrest and antisocial behaviour in the days leading up to 5 November, with police in several towns and cities using enhanced powers, such as dispersal orders, to tackle groups letting off fireworks in public places. Continue reading...

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