Riot police with shields have been seen forming barriers in the Edinburgh neighbourhood of Niddrie after cars were attacked by youths throwing fireworks. Specialist officers have been supporting local officers through the night with riot cops now pictured arrving at the scene in Niddrie this evening.

Police are stationed on Niddrie Mains Road and Hay Drive in the capital, where disorder has erupted in previous years.

Officers have been given powers to help prevent disorder during a Bonfire Night which has seen fireworks thrown at police.

Officers in helmets and brandishing perspex shields form an imposing line in the clip before breaking into a run as terrified residents cower in their homes.

Piles of smouldering rubbish have been pictured in Edinburgh following chaos in the city on Bonfire Night. Grim photos shared on social media show melted bins littered across the capital after areas were put on lockdown last night.

Police will use stop and search powers in certain areas of Edinburgh in a bid to intercept planned disorder on Bonfire Night. The force warned those suspected of planning firework-related anti-social behaviour in the Gracemount,

Shortly before 9.30pm, a line of riot cops in helmets and brandishing shields is understood to have come under fire from fireworks thugs who then fled into the scheme.