WATCH: Horrific moment yobs pelt police with fireworks in terrifying rampage

Police helicopter footage has revealed the extent of Bonfire Night disorder in a city with 19 arrested after police were pelted with fireworks.

The footage shows groups of people causing chaos in Edinburgh - hurling fireworks and projectiles at officers, vehicles and buildings.

Criminal investigations have begun today, with Police Scotland following several lines of inquiry to identify those responsible - with certain areas of Edinburgh, including Niddrie, Gracemount and Moredun experiencing "significant levels of disorder."

A representative from Police Scotland said: "In each of these regions, local policing teams and other emergency services required the assistance of Operation Moonbeam assets to tackle violence and damage being caused by large groups of youths who threw fireworks and other projectiles at officers, vehicles and public property.

"Fires were also set in some of these areas, causing fear and alarm to the local communities.

"Other isolated incidents involving the reckless or criminal use of fireworks were also reported in various parts of both cities, including a report of 21 cars being damaged by fireworks at a car dealership in Calder Road, Edinburgh.

"In Glasgow, officers and colleagues from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service had to respond to large number of unauthorised bonfires being lit and were met with large groups of hostile youths upon their attendance.

"All of these offences continue to be investigated.

"Between Thursday, 31 October and Wednesday, 6 November, a total of 19 arrests have been made throughout Scotland in connection with firework offences.

"Six people have been charged under the Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles Act, while a further 26 charges have been brought against individuals for associated criminality.

"Further arrests are expected in the coming days."