A young child sustained injuries after a firework was deliberately thrown in the direction of a woman and her children in Glasgow on Saturday evening. The incident occurred in the Linkwood Place area at approximately 18:35, according to BBC News. Police Scotland is treating the incident as a serious matter and has launched an appeal for witnesses.
Detective Constable Ashley Convery described the act as reckless and warned that such behaviour would not be tolerated.
This was a completely reckless act that left the woman and her children understandably shaken. The child sustained minor injuries as a result of this incident, but it could've ended much worse.The officer stressed that the incident could have resulted in far more severe consequences.
Police are asking anyone who witnessed people in the Linkwood Place area that evening carrying fireworks to come forward with information. Those with relevant private CCTV or dash cam footage are also encouraged to contact authorities. According to The National, members of the public can contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2804 of 31 October 2026, or provide anonymous information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Convery added:
This type of behaviour will not be tolerated, and additional officers will be out across the community ahead of Bonfire Night. Anyone who engages in this type of reckless behaviour will be identified and brought to justice.
How widespread was fireworks disorder on Halloween?
Police Scotland received 144 fireworks-related calls on Saturday, 31 October 2026, representing a decrease from 160 calls recorded on the same date the previous year. Fireworks were thrown at people, buildings and vehicles in various parts of Scotland during the evening. Officers noted that despite these incidents, there was generally
outstanding behaviour and co-operationacross the country, though investigations continue to identify those responsible for the disorder.
This incident comes as part of a broader pattern of fireworks-related antisocial behaviour during the Halloween and Bonfire Night period. According to the Herald Scotland, Glasgow's firework control zones were established following residents' complaints about disruption and firework misuse around Bonfire Night in previous years.
What enforcement measures are in place?
Firework Control Zones (FCZs), where it is an offence to set off fireworks, are currently in place in 14 areas across Edinburgh and four in Glasgow. These zones are scheduled to remain in force until 9 November 2026. Dispersal zones are also operating in certain locations, including Pollokshields, where officers can direct people causing or likely to cause antisocial behaviour to leave for up to 48 hours.
Police Scotland has indicated that inquiries into the Halloween fireworks incidents are ongoing, with no officers injured during the period. The force is preparing enhanced enforcement for Bonfire Night, with Operation Moonbeam officers set to support local teams over the following week to address fireworks-related violence and disorder.
What happens next?
Operation Moonbeam will run through the evening of 5 November 2026, with specially trained officers available to respond to firework-related incidents. Glasgow's firework control zones will remain active until 9 November, and the Pollokshields dispersal zone is scheduled to operate from 31 October to 6 November 2026.
Key Facts:
- A child was injured after a firework was thrown near their pram in Linkwood Place, Glasgow, on 31 October 2026 at approximately 18:35
- Police Scotland received 144 fireworks-related calls on Halloween, down from 160 the previous year
- Firework Control Zones are in place in 14 Edinburgh areas and four Glasgow areas until early November
- Anyone with information can contact Police Scotland on 101 (incident 2804 of 31 October 2026) or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111
- Operation Moonbeam will provide enhanced policing through 5 November 2026 to manage fireworks disorder
