Two people have been charged following 'disorder' on Bonfire Night in Glasgow's Polloksheilds, police have revealed.
A 20-year-old man was charged and reported to the Procurator Fiscal and a 17-year-old boy was also charged in connection with alleged fireworks offences on Tuesday, November 5.
Announcing the news, officers say they are continuing to investigate the disorder experienced in the Southside area during Bonfire Night celebrations.
Following the disorder, cops are appealing to the public to assist in identifying those responsible.
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During the evening, local cops were supported by specialist colleagues from Operation Moonbeam and alongside other emergency services, faced challenging scenes in Pollokshields, with groups of youths targeting officers, vehicles, and public property with projectiles, including fireworks, bricks, and other items.
Luckily, no officers were injured, however, police say the incidents caused 'significant disruption' and alarm to the public.
After Bonfire Night, a full criminal investigative strategy was launched on Wednesday, November 6.
Meanwhile, cops revealed they have a 'significant quantity' of CCTV and other evidential footage to review as part of the ongoing investigations.
However, members of the public with their own video or photographic evidence are being urged to share it with investigators.
Information can be submitted via the force's Major Incident Public Portal page online.
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Chief Superintendent Lynn Ratcliff, Divisional Commander for Greater Glasgow Division, said: “We said in the wake of the disorder we experienced that everyone responsible would be brought to justice and that remains the case.
“Significant investigative resource is being dedicated to identifying all of those involved in the offences we witnessed, and we will be unfaltering in our pursuit of these individuals.
“The public has a really important role to play by sharing any information or evidence they have relating to the disorder.
"They can do this via our Major Incident Public Portal, calling 101, or making an anonymous report to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
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