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Emergency services prepare for Bonfire Night disorder in UK
- Emergency services in the UK are preparing for potential disorder on Bonfire Night.
- Police in Scotland plan to deploy up to 1,700 officers in the largest operation since last year.
- Leeds and Edinburgh have experienced fireworks-related violence in previous years.
- The fire brigades union warns of insufficient resources to handle the situation.
- Concerns over the safety of firefighters from rising attacks have been raised.
Articles (4)
BBC News·
Could this be the last Bonfire Night for noisy fireworks?
The Guardian·
Police and firefighters around UK gear up for Bonfire Night disorder
BBC News·
Officers to escort fire crews in major operation to tackle Bonfire Night disorder in Scotland
BBC News·
Police in Scotland to escort fire crews in latest crackdown on Bonfire Night disorder