Police car set alight in Glasgow amid Bonfire Night trouble

Officers from as far afield as Avon and Somerset, Hampshire, Hertfordshire and South Wales were ready to be deployed.

With the additional police in place, Ch Sup David Robertson of Police Scotland said the force was prepared.

“Tonight is about capitalising on the additional capability and capacity we’ve got deployed tonight,” he told officers at a Fettes police station briefing.

“We need to respond effectively and we need to make our presence felt when it’s required.”

Chief Constable Jo Farrell issued a warning to anyone who may get caught up in disorder.

She said: “You’ll face the full impact of the law, you’ll be arrested and you’ll face the consequences.

“I have no tolerance for that level of violence on the streets of Scotland.”

She added: “I know that the planning and the work that has gone into tonight is as good as we have ever done and so we have given ourself the best, best foundation on which to ensure people can enjoy Bonfire Night.”

Additional reporting by Paul Ward.