POLICE Scotland have charged seven people, including four youths, in connection with Bonfire Night disorder in Pollokshields.
On Friday, police raided six properties across Glasgow, including addresses in Pollokshields, Darnley and Paisley as part of their investigation.
Two men, aged 19 and 24, a 39-year-old woman, two male youths, aged 14, and two aged 16, were arrested and charged in connection.
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Local officers were supported by specialists from Operation Moonbeam and, with other emergency services, faced "challenging scenes" in Pollokshields with youths allegedly targeting police officers, vehicles and properties with projectiles and fireworks.
No officers were harmed in the chaos, but the incident caused "significant disruption and alarm" to members of the public.
A total of nine people have now been charged following the disturbances in the Pollokshields area.
Inspector Graeme Hogg said: "We assured the public in the wake of the disorder that everyone responsible would be brought to justice and that remains the case.
“Enforcement is just one area of our work and many months were spent before November engaging with communities and partners in our efforts to keep people safe.
"This activity shows we will not tolerate criminality and ensure those who are involved in violence and disorder are identified and reported to the relevant authorities.
“I would like to thank the local communities who have assisted with and supported our enquiries but we still need your help to identify and trace all those involved in the disorder.
“The public have a really important role to play by sharing any information or evidence they have, and they can do this via our Major Incident Public Portal, calling 101, or making an anonymous report to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
Police are appealing for anyone with information or footage to submit it via their Major Incident Public Portal.
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