UK police and firefighters prepare for Bonfire Night disorder
Briefing by News4U · First published
The Guardian reports that police and firefighters across the UK are preparing for potential Bonfire Night disorder, with mutual aid from English and Welsh forces sent to Scotland and extra officers deployed in West Yorkshire. 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 behaviour in the days leading up to 5 November, with police in multiple towns and cities using enhanced powers such as dispersal orders to tackle groups letting off fireworks in public places. [1]
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- Police and firefighters around UK gear up for Bonfire Night disorder
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