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Scottish Sun
05-06-2025
- Scottish Sun
Notorious hitmen moved to prison isolation amid rising gangland tensions over Spain shootings
TWO notorious caged gunmen have been placed in precautionary isolation amid rising tensions inflamed by Scotland's deadly gang war. Daniel clan hitman Raymond Anderson and Lyons enforcer Billy 'Buff' Paterson have been made the subject of extra measures amid jail safety fears. 4 Police at 2006 garage shooting in Lambhill, Glasgow 4 Raymond Anderson has been isolated for his own safety Credit: Police Scotland 4 Eddie Lyons Jnr (L) and Ross Monaghan were blasted to death in Spain Credit: Les Gallagher It's understood prison bosses acted amid ongoing attacks in Scotland and fears the unconnected double murders of Ross Monaghan, 43, and Eddie Lyons Jnr, 46, could increase the risks further. Anderson - who gunned down Michael Lyons, 21, in the notorious Lambhill shooting of 2006 - has been moved along with Paterson, jailed for the murder of Kevin 'Gerbil' Carroll in 2010. A source said: 'Anderson and Paterson are now both in isolation at HMP Shotts for similar reasons. 'The risk of an attack on Anderson and other high-ranking mobsters like Paterson has never been higher. 'Prison bosses have a tough job as it is and the last thing they need is someone getting done on their watch. 'Even though it's been made clear the Daniels had nothing to do with what happened in Spain, there remains a risk.' Anderson was caged for at least 30 years in 2008 for Michael's murder, along with Daniel clan accomplice James McDonald. We told in 2022 how the assassin who murdered T2 Trainspotting star Bradley Welsh admitted attacking Anderson in a jail assault. Sean Orman, 34, lunged at Anderson, 61, as violence flared in Shotts prison on Christmas Eve 2020. Orman had a further 12 months added to the minimum 28-year term he was handed in May 2021 for shooting Welsh, 48, dead in Edinburgh. Menacing Paterson is said to be a powerful Lyons-linked enforcer inside the Lanarkshire prison. A Scottish Prison Service spokesperson said: 'We manage all people in our care in a way which best meets their individual risks and needs, and supports the safety, security, and good order of our establishments.' Elsewhere, Kinahan cartel leaders are supporting the families of Costa del Sol hit victims Ross Monaghan and Eddie Lyons Jnr and have promised them: 'We'll get this sorted.' And the grief-stricken family of murdered Lyons gang kingpin Ross Monaghan last sensationally said their Daniel clan enemies are not to blame.
Edinburgh Live
02-06-2025
- Edinburgh Live
Mr Big 'associates' claim credit for mansion firebombing after shooting in Spain
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 Gangland enforcers for Dubai-based crime boss Mr Big have claimed credit for a firebombing. This comes after high-ranking members of the Lyons crime clan were gunned down in Spain. Eddie Lyons Jnr and Ross Monaghan were killed outside Monaghan's bar in Feungirola on Saturday, reports the Daily Record. Here in Scotland, a plush home in Bridge of Weir was torched - only minutes after a masked gunman pulled the trigger in Costa Del Sol. Since then, Tamo Junto (TMJ), the gang linked to Mr Big - otherwise known as Ross McGill - have taken credit for the attack. But despite being known for showcasing their attacks online, TMJ have so far failed to comment on the planned executions in Spain - which are thought to be the first major retaliations against McGill's war. In their latest release, Tamo Junto wrote: "If you write stuff about us online or try to organise violence against us. We will target you and your family. "Don't steal from us. Don't threaten us. Don't switch on us. "Or we will relentlessly come after you." (Image: Daily Record) Firefighters from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service extinguished the blaze on Saturday night, which resulted in a window being smashed and the property suffering smoke damage. Enquiries are ongoing into the Saturday, May 31 blaze, in the town's Kilbarchan Road. It is being investigated by officers from Paisley CID, who were said at the weekend to be investigating whether it is linked an ongoing gang war. Sign up for Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox McGill has been waging war on Mark Richardson's crime mob from Edinburgh and the Daniel clan from Glasgow since March after he was ripped off in a £500,000 cocaine deal when the buyer used fake bank notes. A number of incidents have taken place in Glasgow, Edinburgh and surrounding areas in recent weeks, with private homes and business premises targeted. The feud involves the Lyons-linked Dubai-based former Rangers ultra McGill and associates of Edinburgh cocaine kingpin and Daniel associate Mark Richardson. A number of people have been arrested and charged in connection with previous incidents in the feud, which has been plaguing Scotland's biggest cities since earlier this year, following a drug deal. On Friday we told how Tamo Junto vowed to carry on their turf war despite reports of a truce between the Lyons and Daniel families. We reported earlier that a well-placed source had said the McGill had agreed to end hostilities after being leaned on by cartel bosses in Dubai. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. They were said to be 'unhappy' over a police crackdown on the turf war which has led to a slowdown in the lucrative drug trade in Scotland. However, McGill's Tamo Junto gang then released a video saying the war will continue. Speaking following the blaze at the home in Bridge of Weir, Detective Sergeant Kenny Taggart confirmed no one had been injured as he appealed for information. Police Scotland has arrested 41 people in connection with a series of linked incidents across the country since March.
Daily Record
02-06-2025
- Daily Record
Mr Big's gangland enforcers claim credit for mansion firebombing after hoods gunned down in Spain
A posh Scots home was targeted just minutes after the masked gunman pulled the trigger and then fled the scene in the same car which had ferried him to the planned execution. Mr Big's gangland enforcers have claimed credit for a mansion house firebombing which took place moments after high-ranking members of the Lyons crime clan were gunned down on Spanish soil. Key Lyons lieutenants Eddie Lyons Jnr and Ross Monaghan were assassinated outside Monaghan's bar in Fuengirola on Saturday night. A posh Scots home in the Renfrewshire village of Bridge of Weir was torched just minutes after the masked gunman pulled the trigger in the Costa Del Sol. Tamo Junto (TMJ) - the faceless gang linked to Dubai-based Mr Big Ross McGill - have since taken credit for the attack as they released a picture of the blaze alongside a chilling threat. But despite being known for showcasing their attacks online, TMJ have so far failed to comment on the planned executions in Spain - which are thought to be the first major retaliations against McGill's war. In their latest release, Tamo Junto wrote: "If you write stuff about us online or try to organise violence against us. We will target you and your family. "Don't steal from us. Don't threaten us. Don't switch on us. "Or we will relentlessly come after you." Firefighters from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service extinguished the blaze on Saturday night, which resulted in a window being smashed and the property suffering smoke damage. Enquiries are ongoing into the Saturday, May 31 blaze, in the town's Kilbarchan Road. It is being investigated by officers from Paisley CID, who were said at the weekend to be investigating whether it is linked an ongoing gang war. McGill has been waging war on Mark Richardson's crime mob from Edinburgh and the Daniel clan from Glasgow since March after he was ripped off in a £500,000 cocaine deal when the buyer used fake bank notes. A number of incidents have taken place in Glasgow, Edinburgh and surrounding areas in recent weeks, with private homes and business premises targeted. The feud involves the Lyons-linked Dubai-based former Rangers ultra McGill and associates of Edinburgh cocaine kingpin and Daniel associate Mark Richardson. A number of people have been arrested and charged in connection with previous incidents in the feud, which has been plaguing Scotland's biggest cities since earlier this year, following a drug deal. On Friday we told how Tamo Junto vowed to carry on their turf war despite reports of a truce between the Lyons and Daniel families. We reported earlier that a well-placed source had said the McGill had agreed to end hostilities after being leaned on by cartel bosses in Dubai. They were said to be 'unhappy' over a police crackdown on the turf war which has led to a slowdown in the lucrative drug trade in Scotland. However, McGill's Tamo Junto gang then released a video saying the war will continue. Speaking following the blaze at the home in Bridge of Weir, Detective Sergeant Kenny Taggart confirmed no one had been injured as he appealed for information. Police Scotland has arrested 41 people in connection with a series of linked incidents across the country since March.
Daily Record
01-06-2025
- Daily Record
Cops probing Scots mansion firebombing after Lyons gangsters gunned down in Spain
Officers are investigating whether the incidents are linked. Police are probing a firebombing in Scotland - which took place after high-ranking members of the Lyons crime clan were gunned down on Spanish soil. Key Lyons lieutenants Eddie Lyons Jnr and Ross Monaghan were assassinated outside Monaghan's bar in Fuengirola, in the Costa del Sol, on Saturday night. And minutes after the masked gunman pulled the trigger and then fled the scene in the same car which had ferried him to the planned execution, a posh Scots home was targeted. The deliberate blaze took place at an upmarket property in the Renfrewshire village of Bridge of Weir at around 11.25pm and saw emergency services called to the scene. Firefighters from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service extinguished the blaze, which resulted in a window being smashed and the property suffering smoke damage. Enquiries are ongoing into the Saturday, May 31 blaze, in the town's Kilbarchan Road, and it is being investigated by officers from Paisley CID, who are investigating whether it is linked an ongoing gang war. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. A number of incidents have taken place in Glasgow, Edinburgh and surrounding areas in recent weeks, with private homes and business premises targeted. The feud involves the Lyons-linked Dubai-based former Rangers ultra Ross McGill and associates of Edinburgh cocaine kingpin and Daniel associate Mark Richardson. A number of people have been arrested and charged in connection with previous incidents in the feud, which has been plaguing Scotland's biggest cities since earlier this year, following a drug deal. Detective Sergeant Kenny Taggart said: "The fire was set alight within a residential area and caused considerable distress and alarm to nearby residents. Thankfully, there were no reports of any injuries. "I am appealing to anyone who heard or saw anything suspicious in the local area to contact us. I would ask residents in the Bridge of Weir area and surrounding villages who have video doorbell, CCTV or possible dash cam footage to review it. "It may have captured something that can assist our enquiries." Anyone with information can contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident 4116 of 31 May 2025. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 if you wish to remain anonymous.
