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Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Two named in connection with ‘machete murder bid' on Mark Richardson's pal
They face a series of charges including the attempted murder of David McMillan, 54 'KILL BID' ARRESTS Two named in connection with 'machete murder bid' on Mark Richardson's pal TWO men have appeared in court in connection with the attempted murder of the close pal of caged crime kingpin Mark Richardson. Arran Reid, 26, and Joshua Stewart, 20, were remanded in custody after a brief hearing yesterday at Edinburgh Sheriff Court. Advertisement 3 David McMillan suffered horror injuries after an incident outside his Edinburgh home Credit: The Sun 3 The two accused appeared yesterday at Edinburgh Sheriff Court. They face a series of charges including the attempted murder of David McMillan, 54, who was the victim of an alleged 'machete attack' on Monday, June 16. Reid, of Hamilton, and Stewart, of Stirling, are each also accused of assault to severe injury and permanent disfigurement, as well as reset and attempts to defeat the ends of justice. Reid faces further charges under the Misuse of Drugs Act and Firearms Act. Both made no plea or declaration and are expected back in court next week. Advertisement They appeared in the dock the day after Owen Logan, 26, faced a charge of wilful fireraising at the same court. He, too, was arrested as part of Police Scotland's Operation Portaledge - an ongoing probe into alleged gang violence in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Logan, of Edinburgh, was charged in connection with a fire at Belle Cheveux beauty salon in the city's Albert Street in Edinburgh on Thursday, March 6. Logan made no plea on Monday and was committed for further examination and remanded in custody with another court hearing due next week. Advertisement Cops have now arrested 47 people as part of their investigations into a wave of violence linked to an ongoing feud between rival groups. We told how McMillan was rushed to hospital after an alleged incident outside his home on Edinburgh's Pitcairn Grove on Thursday, May 22. The DOWNFALL of Scotland's biggest gangster - Jamie 'The Iceman' Stevenson Part Two Detective Chief Superintendent Dave Ferry said: 'Further to these arrests, we have also recovered a vehicle and a firearm, both of which are believed to have been used in recent incidents. 'This activity highlights our continued commitment to tackling organised crime and we are following a number of positive lines of enquiry. Advertisement 3 Dept Chief Super Dave Ferry is leading Police Scotland's Operation Portaledge Credit: Andrew Barr 'We still require further support from local communities as our investigation progresses. "If you know anything that could assist our ongoing investigation, please do the right thing and speak to us.'
Edinburgh Live
2 days ago
- Edinburgh Live
Men charged with Edinburgh gangland 'machete murder bid' named in court
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Two men in court over the attempted murder of a top Mark Richardson associate have been named. The pair were arrested and charged in connection with the attempted murder bid outside the home of David McMillan, 54, on Pitcairn Grove last month. Arran Reid, 26, and Joshua Stewart, 20, made their first appearance at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Wednesday, June 18. They both faced a number of charges in relation to the alleged machete attack on Thursday, May 22, after police arrested them earlier this week as they continue to crack down on a number of violent incidents in the capital. Reid was charged with assault to severe injury, permanent disfigurement, attempted murder, reset, possession of blade, attempt to defeat ends of justice, possession of firearm and ammunition. Stewart was charged with assault to severe injury, permanent disfigurement, attempted murder, reset and attempt to defeat the ends of justice, reports the Daily Record. Both made no plea and were committed for further examination and remanded in custody. Their next appearance will be within eight days. A man also appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday charged with a firebombing at Belle Cheveux salon in the city's Albert Street on March 6 this year. Owen Logan, 26, was detained by Police Scotland officers on Sunday afternoon, after they swooped on Muirhouse Drive in the capital at around 6pm. Logan made no plea to a single charge of wilful fireraising and case against him was continued for prosecutors to investigate further. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages He was remanded in custody and is expected to appear in court again next week. The three latest arrests in connection with Operation Portaledge, the ongoing investigation into the gang war, brings the total to 47. Detective Chief Superintendent Dave Ferry said: "Further to these arrests, we have also recovered a vehicle and a firearm, both of which are believed to have been used in recent incidents. "This activity highlights our continued commitment to tackling organised crime and we are following a number of positive lines of enquiry. "We still require further support from local communities as our investigation progresses. If you know anything that could assist our ongoing investigation, please do the right thing and speak to us. "Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland via 101 quoting incident number 0562 of Friday, 21 March, 2025. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously."
Edinburgh Live
2 days ago
- Edinburgh Live
Edinburgh police arrest men over gangland 'attempted murder' outside home
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Two men have been arrested in connection with the alleged attempted murder of an associate of Edinburgh gangster Mark Richardson. Gang-busting detectives investigating a series of violent incidents in Edinburgh and Glasgow arrested and charged a 26-year-old man and 20-year-old man following the 'machete murder bid' on Pitcairn Grove on Thursday, May 22. David McMillan, an associate of Richardson, is believed to have been the target in the horror attack after his home was firebombed several times since the underworld feud broke out in March. The quiet street was locked down after the attack and the 54-year-old was hospitalised. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages On Monday, June 16, Operation Portaledge cops arrested the pair who were due in court on Tuesday. The total number of arrests linked to the gang war is now 47 after a 26-year-old was detained in Muirhouse Drive on Sunday in connection with outstanding warrants and a wilful fire at the Belle Cheveux salon on Albert Street in March. Detective Chief Superintendent Dave Ferry said: 'Further to these arrests, we have also recovered a vehicle and a firearm, both of which are believed to have been used in recent incidents. 'This activity highlights our continued commitment to tackling organised crime and we are following a number of positive lines of enquiry. 'We still require further support from local communities as our investigation progresses. If you know anything that could assist our ongoing investigation, please do the right thing and speak to us.' Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland via 101 quoting incident number 0562 of Friday, 21 March, 2025. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously.
BBC News
4 days ago
- BBC News
Man appears in court over 'gang feud' salon fire in Leith
A man has appeared in court over what is said to be a wilful fire at a beauty salon linked to an ongoing gang feud in Scotland's central Logan, 26, was arrested after police raided a house in the Muirhouse Drive area of Edinburgh on Cheveux on Albert Street, Leith, was the first building which the police think was targeted in the dispute between groups in the east and west of the made no plea to a single charge of wilful fire-raising on 6 March when he appeared in private before Edinburgh Sheriff Court. A 24-year-old man was previously charged in April in connection with the fire and a separate attack on a property in Milton Road East on 16 was remanded in custody ahead of another appearance within the next eight than 40 people have now been arrested in connection with the ongoing feud, which police believe is related to two groups deliberately targeting each other.
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Suspect charged after Scots beauty salon ‘firebombed' amid raging gang war
Cops arrested and charged a 26-year-old suspect over the alleged firebomb attack on March 6 A MAN accused of torching a beauty salon linked to a druglord has been charged. Belle Cheveux in Albert Street, Edinburgh, is operated by the partner of convicted cocaine kingpin Mark Richardson. Advertisement 2 Belle Cheveux is run by the partner of cocaine kingpin Mark Richardson 2 The drugs kingpin is serving time in prison Cops arrested and charged a 26-year-old suspect over the alleged firebomb attack on March 6. Officers nicked the man after visiting a property in the capital's Muirhouse Drive area concerning alleged outstanding warrants yesterday evening. The suspect, named Owen Logan, appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court earlier today. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'A 26-year-old man was arrested in connection with outstanding warrants after officers attended at a property in the Muirhouse Drive area of Edinburgh around 6pm on Sunday, 15 June, 2025. Advertisement 'He has also been charged in connection with a wilful fire at a premises in Albert Street in Edinburgh on Thursday, 6 March. 'He is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court today, Monday, 16 June.' Day before the alleged firebombing Richard, 37, had been transferred from Glenochil prison, near Alloa, Clackmannanshire, to Low Moss in Bishopbriggs, near Glasgow. The move came amid fears over an escalating gang war across Scotland's central belt. Advertisement Sources previously said the transfer was aimed at keeping the Daniel gang associate away from bitter rivals linked to the notorious Lyons mob. Richardson was jailed in 2018 for more than ten years for his role in a crime network said to be 'the most sophisticated encountered' by Scottish cops. Stashed gun found on wooded city path amid Scotland's gangland war probe It followed a ten-year term in 2010 after he was snared in a £2million drugs sting.
