Police will use stop and search powers in certain areas of Edinburgh in a bid to intercept planned disorder on Bonfire Night.The force warned those suspected of planning firework-related anti-social behaviour in the Gracemount,

Eyewitness reports came after police confirmed officers are executing stop and search orders in three Edinburgh communities on November 5 - Niddrie, Moredun and Gracemount.

Shocking footage shared on social media has shown a huge fire burning in Niddrie tonight amid expected chaos for Bonfire Night. A helicopter can be seen flying in the air while a fire burns close to flats in the area as sirens fill the air.

Fireworks have been fired against the local forces and a fire was set as people drove around on bikes. According to local police, no injuries have been reported.

Officers have been given powers to help prevent disorder during a Bonfire Night which has seen fireworks thrown at police.

Several police riot vans and public order officers have been seen on Niddrie Mains Road and Hay Drive - two areas which have seen violent disorder erupt in recent years.