Officers were given stop and search powers to help prevent disorder during a Bonfire Night which saw missiles thrown at police.

Yobs up and down the country have clashed with riot police and hurled fireworks at emergency service workers, amid a sharp rise in Bonfire Night troubles. 

Police officers in Edinburgh have been attacked with fireworks, bricks, and bottles amid Bonfire Night disorder spreading across parts of Scotland.

Specialist officers in helmets and brandishing shields have been deployed in a bid to quell any repeat of last year's mayhem

One officer was injured during in one of the incidents, which saw youths hurling fireworks, bottles, and bricks at passing cars - including two fire service vehicles

Police and firefighters were targeted by fireworks, bricks and bottles in pockets of disorder across Scotland.