Disgustingly shameful news story next…..Fireworks night did not pass without incident. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) reported nine attacks during an eight-hour period in Scotland, and sadly…..incidents in Blantyre were amongst them.
The cowardly, lowlife attacks on emergency services happened in Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Blantyre and Blackburn in West Lothian. Disgustingly vile crime to attack people protecting others.
Though there were no injuries reported to the fire crews, the local violence frightened members of the community who unfortunately observed these brainless idiots trying to cause trouble in this town. Police are involved and justice is being sought.
Andy Watt Assistant Chief Officer for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said: “Attacks on our firefighters are completely unacceptable. “
“Our staff should be able to carry out their role without being attacked. It is disappointing that people have tried to hurt firefighters and have damaged our appliances.”
“This type of behaviour not only prevents our crews from bringing any emergency to a safe and swift conclusion, but it can impact on our emergency service colleagues – including the police – when they are supporting us on scene to ensure the safety of our personnel. “
“We thank our emergency service partners Police Scotland for their continued assistance and we will continue to work in partnership with them to identify those responsible.”
