Four more people have been arrested following disorder in Edinburgh during Bonfire Night.
On ongoing probe into the incidents that arose during the evening of 5 November began the following day and three further people have now been charged in connection with the disturbances on Calder Road, which saw fireworks and projectiles thrown at the public, police officers and various busses.
A 16-year-old male was charged on Tuesday, 12 November, while two 17-year-old males were charged on Wednesday, 13 November.
All three will appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Tuesday, 3 December.
A 15-year-old male was also arrested on Wednesday following incidents that took place on Captain’s Road, where projectiles were thrown at Public Order Officers. He will appear in court on an undertaking at a later date.
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This brings the overall total to 13 people charged with offences, while five homes have been searched and two vehicles seized.
The police operation relates to offences that took place between Halloween and Bonfire Night.
Further arrests are expected as inquiries continue.
Chief Superintendent David Robertson, Divisional Commander for Edinburgh, said: “We want the arrests made so far to provide reassurance to our communities that we are committed to bringing all those responsible for the crimes that took place to justice.
"Equally, they should serve as a very real reminder to everyone who was involved that we are actively pursuing them, and they can expect a visit from us imminently.
“We still have lots of excellent CCTV footage and other evidence gathered on Halloween and Bonfire Night to go through and we are confident this will help us identify and charge more offenders in due course.
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