Police to escort fire crews in latest crackdown on Bonfire Night disorder
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As many as 1,700 officers could be deployed in the biggest Police Scotland operation since last year's visit by President Trump.
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Police on patrol in Edinburgh during last year's Bonfire night public order operation
ByPaul Ward, BBC Scotland News and Calum Watson, BBC Scotland News
Published31 minutes ago
Police officers are to be embedded in fire stations and will travel with crews to tackle potential attacks on firefighters during Bonfire Night.
The move is part of Scotland's biggest police operation since the visit of President Donald Trump last summer and a response to a "unique" combination of safety concerns.
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