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Police to escort fire crews in latest crackdown on Bonfire Night disorder

Leeds and Edinburgh among areas hit by fireworks-related violence in previous years, as fire brigades union warns of insufficient resources Emergency 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…

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  1. BBC News

    Police to escort fire crews in latest crackdown on Bonfire Night disorder (opens BBC News in a new tab)

    As many as 1,700 officers could be deployed in the biggest Police Scotland operation since last year's visit by President Trump.

  2. The Guardian

    Police and firefighters around UK gearing up to tackle Bonfire Night disorder (opens The Guardian in a new tab)

    Leeds and Edinburgh among areas hit by fireworks-related violence in previous years, as fire brigades union warns of insufficient resources Emergency services are preparing for potential disorder in parts of the UK on Bonfire Night, amid concerns over the…

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