There was a large police presence in the area in the south of the city, as trouble involving groups of young people with fireworks was reported.
Locals stated that groups of youths were launching fireworks at emergency services as they attempted to deal with the disorder.
One person, who did not want to be named, told reporters: “They’re setting fire in the park and shooting fireworks at the police and firemen.”
Holly Munro, a mum who lives near Colinton Mains Park in Edinburgh, saw a “large amount of fireworks” launched near St John’s Church.
She told EdinburghLive: “I had to come away as I had my two children with me, so I am not sure if anyone has been hurt; it would be a miracle if they weren’t hurt.”
