Footage taken in Pollokshields, on the south side of the city, showed fireworks being set off by a group in the middle of the street.

The Unison union said residents had seen large groups of youths causing disorder until 2am, shooting “industrial-sized” fireworks at people, buildings and cars, and setting fire to public property.

Ch Supt Lynn Ratcliff, Greater Glasgow divisional commander, said groups of youths involved in the disorder had been “motivated to cause the maximum amount of fear and alarm”.

He added: “This not only put local residents at risk, but also meant that police officers, fire personnel and ambulance crews were at risk of injury as they responded to protect communities.” “.

No one was injured in the incidents in Glasgow and Edinburgh, police confirmed.

A 25-year-old man was arrested and a “significant quantity” of fireworks seized following a search of a van in Drumchapel.

The force said the fireworks were being sold to the general public, including underage children.

Meanwhile, in Peterhead, around 9:20 p.m., a man was run over by a van driven by individuals who, moments before, had set off a pyrotechnics at a skate park on Aalesund Road.

The 33-year-old man was treated by paramedics at the scene, but did not require further medical attention.

Two men, aged 62 and 57, have been arrested in connection with the incident.