5 days ago
3 men arrested in connection with 'violent incidents' in Scottish city
THREE more men have been arrested in connection with an ongoing investigation into 'violent incidents' across Scotland's central belt.
Officers arrested and charged two men, aged 26 and 20, on Monday in connection with the alleged attempted murder of a 54-year-old man at Pitcairn Grove in Edinburgh in May.
Police said the two men were due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Tuesday.
A 26-year-old man was also arrested in connection with outstanding warrants after officers attended at a property in the Muirhouse Drive area of Edinburgh at around 6pm on Sunday.
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He was also charged in connection with a wilful fire at a property in Albert Street in Edinburgh in March and was due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday.
Officers from local divisions and a dedicated team from the Specialist Crime Division are still carrying out extensive enquiries into the 'gang war' as they aim to gather vital evidence and reassure the public with patrols.
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.
