Edinburgh Riot After Prisoners Rescued at Leith Links
Mob attacked the Leith linking party after prisoners were moved to Edinburgh. Stones flew and several were bruised or wounded. Firearms used. three hurt, one later dead. The party proceeded to the Canon Gate, then into Edinburgh led by General Clayton. magistrates later arranged aid for the poor.
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