Dear Resident

We're sending you a message to provide an update on our Bonfire night activities this week.

Two 15-year old’s have been charged in West Lothian following a number of incidents reported during Bonfire night.

A 15-year-old boy was charged with being in possession of fireworks following reports of youths throwing fireworks in Whitburn.

A 15-year-old girl was charged in Blackridge after crews from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and officers from Police Scotland were targeted with stones whilst attending a fire-raising incident in the village.

Enquiries will continue in an effort to trace further individuals who were involved in incidents in Whitburn, Blackridge and Blackburn.

If you have any information that could assist our enquiries, please contact Police on 101 quoting incident number: 2686 5/11/24.

Pictured is a selection of fireworks that were taken from young people in West Lothian this week.

It is an offence for anyone under 18 to possess adult fireworks in a public space. This offence is in place not only to ensure the safety of young people but to reduce ASB that can be attributed to fireworks misuse.

If you have any information as to WHO or WHERE young people have obtained fireworks from in West Lothian, please contact Police via 101 or use the ‘contact us’ form on the Police Scotland website.

If you wish to remain anonymous, please contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Stay Safe

West Lothian Community Team.