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Police Scotland gas stepped up patrols in the area to deter the anti-social use of fireworks Picture: Colin Mearns A CONSULTATION into new legislation on the sale and use of fireworks has been given a cautious welcome by activists. Campaigners began to push the Scottish Government to create changes to how pyrotechnics can be sold and used after terrifying scenes in Pollokshields on Bonfire Night 2019. Now the government has published details of a proposed new bill - and the public has eight weeks to give feedback. Pollokshields anti-fireworks campaigner Danny Phillips said: I cautiously welcome the consultation.
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media captionPolice said thousands of people gathered at The Meadows on Saturday
Three people have been charged after violence erupted at a mass gathering at The Meadows in Edinburgh.
Police Scotland said thousands of people gathered at the park to enjoy the sunny weather on Saturday.
The force condemned blatant anti-social behaviour after social media footage emerged of young men fighting and throwing debris.
Officers were called to a series of incidents over the course of the day and told hundreds to move on.
Ch Insp Sarah Taylor said: We are aware of the extent of the disorder seen in The Meadows this weekend and we absolutely condemn this.