Cole-Hamilton responds to Edinburgh Halloween disorder

Responding to reports that a police officer has been injured and more than a dozen buses damaged in Edinburgh as a result of violent attacks breaking out in the city, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP said:  

“I am appalled by the violence that took place across Edinburgh last night. It left a police officer injured, property damaged and put residents and transport workers in fear of their lives.

“Much more needs to be done to crack down on antisocial behaviour. That’s why I will be meeting with the First Minister in the coming weeks to discuss it in greater detail.

“As we approach bonfire night, which has been the focus of violent disorder in recent years, I want to see the Scottish Government working closely with the police and councils to support them in keeping communities safe.”