Four arrested after police officer assaulted at bonfire
Emergency services were called after a gang of youths lit a bonfire on waste ground.
Four youngsters have been arrested after a police officer was assaulted during a disturbance in Renfrewshire.
Police were called to the scene after a gang of youths lit a bonfire on a waste ground near Oakshaw Street, Paisley just after 9pm on Saturday.
A disturbance then broke out leading to an officer being assaulted and a missile was also thrown at the fire service during the incident.
Four boys have been arrested in connection with the disturbance.
One has been charged with assaulting a police officer, two have been charged with public order offences and the fourth boy's charge has not yet been released.
A spokesman for Police Scotland confirmed the incident.
He said: "Police and fire service attended reports of a bonfire being lit on waste ground on Oakshaw Street West, Paisley, around 9.20pm on Saturday.
"Four male youths have been arrested in connection with the incident and enquiries are continuing. 1 x arrest for police assault 2 x arrest for disorder offences 1 x male arrested - charge not available.
"Enquiries are continuing re a missile being thrown at fire service during the disturbance."
No injuries have been reported.