SCOTTISH Greens have renewed their calls for a ban on private sales of fireworks in a bid to stop “dangerous, unorganised displays.”

The demand comes as Police Scotland embed themselves with fire brigade units and call in back-up from England and Wales after years of Bonfire Night-related disorder, which led to the creation of 16 Firework Control Zones (FCZ) in Edinburgh and four in Glasgow.

Scottish Green MSP for North East Scotland Maggie Chapman said: “Bonfire Night can be one of the most dangerous and stressful times of the year for people and animals.


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