Auryn CoxBbc Scotland

Nov 3, 2023 | bbc.co.uk | Aileen Clarke |Auryn Cox |Auryn CoxBbc Scotland

On Monday a fire crew was attacked twice in one night in Ardrossan, North Ayrshire, after being called out to attend a bonfire. A band of youths pelted the fire appliances with eggs, stones and bricks - forcing them to retreat until the police arrived and allowed them to put the fire out. Local crew commander Steven Gibson has been stationed in the area for 17 years, he told BBC Scotland News that the attacks are nothing new.

Nov 3, 2023 | bbc.com | Aileen Clarke |Auryn CoxBbc Scotland |Auryn Cox

Image caption, Crew Commander Steven Gibson and Station Commander Paul Timmons condemn attacks on their crewsBy Aileen Clarke & Auryn CoxOn Monday a fire crew was attacked twice in one night in Ardrossan, North Ayrshire, after being called out to attend a bonfire. A band of youths pelted the fire appliances with eggs, stones and bricks - forcing them to retreat until the police arrived and allowed them to put the fire out.