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Daily Record
3 days ago
- Daily Record
'Scotland's dumbest criminal' set fire to himself while torching cars for gang
Sheriff Tim Niven-Smith also imposed an eight-month supervised release period to protect the public from serious harm once Gibb is freed from jail. A bungling gangland enforcer has been called "Scotland's dumbest criminal" by a sheriff after he set fire to himself while torching cars. Hapless hood Darren Gibb, 33 was jailed for two years after a court was shown footage of him fleeing from the scene with his hand on fire. Dundee Sheriff Court heard Gibb was acting on the orders of gangland figures to set fire to three vehicles across the city in targeted attacks. Sheriff Tim Niven-Smith also imposed an eight-month supervised release period to protect the public from serious harm once Gibb is freed from jail. The sheriff said: "He set fire to himself clearly in one of the videos. He's running with one of his hands on fire because the accelerant has gone on himself - Scotland's dumbest criminal. "You pled guilty to three charges of wilful fireraising on three dates. You intended to cause financial harm and inconvenience to the owners of the vehicles. "These acts were pre-meditated. You said you had been asked to set fire to the cars on behalf of another criminal or criminals. You attended in dark clothing and used accelerant and the crimes were pre-planned. Your blameworthiness is high and your case involves multiple victims. "There was the potentiality of serious harm or even death by your actions. Your crimes were committed solely for your financial gain. You were acting as enforcer for a drug dealer. "You were indebted to those who asked you to commit these crimes and you gained financially by having debts written off. You are not of good character generally. "In committing one of the offences you managed to set fire to yourself and were lucky not to sustain a more substantial burn injury." The court heard Gibb caused £44,300 worth of damage to a Volkswagen Golf, a Toyota Aygo, an Audi A6 and a Mercedes-Benz. Dramatic video footage played to the court showed the ferocious flames that engulfed the cars, which were started with accelerant. Residents in the Charleston Drive area overheard a loud bang in the early hours of September 19 last year. Prosecutor Stephanie Paterson said: "One of the witnesses looked out the living room window and could see the silver Volkswagen Golf to be on fire. "Two to three males in black were seen to run away. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service attended to extinguished the blaze and deemed it to be wilful." Plastic on the back of the nearby Toyota Aygo was damaged as a result of the fire with scene examiners later discovering the melted remains of a jerry can within a black rucksack. 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. Gormless Gibb also left the key fob to his partner's home at the scene of the crime. On October 24, he struck again after hiring a taxi to an address in Kirkton shortly after 4am. Ms Paterson said: "At around 5.15am, the witness was woken by a loud bang at the front door and observed the silver Audi in the driveway on fire with flames emanating from the wheel arches. "The words 'let's go Megan' were spray painted on the ground. The court was told that this was a message relating to the daughter of a neighbour. The court heard how Gibb was caught on Ring doorbell footage two days later setting fire to an Audi on the same street. He again used accelerant on the bonnet of the car, before running away in the direction of Old Glamis Road. The desperate owner used a hose to try to put out the flames before fire crews and police descended on the scene. Police arrested Gibb a short distance away and the firebug, who had burn marks on his hand, replied: "I've not done nothing at all." Gibb's clothing smelled of petrol with the court hearing how part of his jacket had been melted. Officers later searched his partner's flat, where nozzles for jerry cans were discovered in a vacuum pack. Gibb, from Dundee, pled guilty to three charges of wilful fireraising on two separate streets in Dundee. Solicitor Mike Short said Gibb "chose to follow instructions" from more serious and organised criminals after mounting up drug debts.
The Courier
25-05-2025
- The Courier
Dundee firebug who torched cars for gangsters branded 'Scotland's dumbest criminal'
A hapless enforcer who set fire to himself while torching a car in Dundee has been dubbed 'Scotland's dumbest criminal' by a sheriff. Darren Gibb was acting on the orders of gangland figures to set fire to three vehicles across Dundee in targeted attacks. The crook caused £42,000 worth of damage to a Volkswagen Golf, a Toyota Aygo, an Audi A6 and a Mercedes-Benz. Dramatic video footage played to Dundee Sheriff Court showed the ferocious flames that engulfed the cars, which were started with accelerant. Residents in the Charleston Drive area overheard a 'loud bang' in the early hours of September 19 last year. Prosecutor Stephanie Paterson said: 'One of the witnesses looked out the living room window and could see the silver Volkswagen Golf to be on fire. 'Two to three males in black were seen to run away. 'The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service attended to extinguished the blaze and deemed it to be wilful.' Plastic on the back of the nearby Toyota Aygo was damaged as a result of the fire with scene examiners later discovering the melted remains of a jerry can within a black rucksack. Gormless Gibb left the key fob to his partner's home at the scene of the crime. On October 24, the 33-year-old struck again after hiring a taxi to an address in Kirkton shortly after 4am. Ms Paterson said: 'At around 5.15am, the witness was woken by a loud bang at the front door and observed the silver Audi in the driveway on fire with flames emanating from the wheel arches. 'The words 'let's go Megan' were spray painted on the ground. 'This related to the daughter of a neighbour.' Gibb was caught on Ring doorbell footage two days later setting fire to the Audi on the same street. He again used accelerant on the bonnet of the car, before running away in the direction of Old Glamis Road. The desperate owner used a hose to try to put out the flames before fire crews and police descended on the scene. Police arrested Gibb a short distance away and the firebug, who had burn marks on his hand, replied: 'I've not done nothing at all.' Gibb's clothing smelled of petrol with the court hearing how part of his jacket had been melted. Officers later searched his partner's flat, where nozzles for jerry cans were discovered in a vacuum pack. Perth prisoner Gibb pled guilty to three charges of wilful fireraising on two separate streets in Dundee. Solicitor Mike Short said Gibb 'chose to follow instructions' from more serious and organised criminals. 'He set fire to himself clearly in one of the videos,' Sheriff Tim Niven-Smith said. 'He's running with one of his hands on fire because the accelerant has gone on himself – Scotland's dumbest criminal.' Sentence was deferred until next month for a report which will assess the potential for an extended sentence and a supervised release order.
The Irish Sun
30-04-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Best first car revealed by expert mechanics as compact hatchback with its own touchscreen – and costs less than £5,000
THE best first car has been revealed by experts as a compact hatchback with its own touchscreen - for under £5,000. Newly qualified drivers will likely be counting the pennies when it comes to their first car - in-part due to already high insurance costs. Advertisement 2 Experts have recommended the Peugeot 108 as the perfect first car Credit: Alamy 2 It can go from 0-62mph in 13.8 seconds and has a top speed of just under 100mph Credit: Alamy So the Peugeot 108 may well be the perfect option, according to YouTuber @MotorBodies. "This Peugeot 108 right here. That's the one." The Peugeot 108 is ideal for those prioritising price over power - with its 1-litre engine producing just 72bhp. Advertisement read more motors news It can go from 0-62mph in 13.8 seconds - with a top speed of just under 100mph. @MotorBodies also recommended the Toyota Aygo or Kia Picanto - similarly small-engined vehicles that are cheap to both buy and run. "These are all basically the same cars," the YouTuber added. "These cars here are only a 1.0 litre so they are cheap on insurance and on fuel. Advertisement Most read in Motors Exclusive "And if you ever get in a ding then parts are really cheap to replace. Pick a car up like this for easily under £5k. "In my opinion , this is the best first car to get." The 10 cheap cars to buy and drive into London to beat the £21.50 a day T-Charge Last year, Matt Watson, the Chief Content Officer at , an online marketplace for new and used cars, Speaking to The Sun, he said: "Buying your Advertisement "It needs to be in the lowest insurance group to have a chance of returning an affordable quote, while also being easy to drive, practical enough for your needs and cheap to run. "Finding a car that's good value, safe, and not so desperately uncool that your friends insist on still taking the bus are also pretty important factors to consider. "The good news is that there are lots of cars that can fit the bill , with a little bit of online research. "There are great condition options for less than £5,000, making an affordable entry point to the world of car ownership." Advertisement Top of his list was the Vauxhall Corsa, which he said was "as unthreatening to a new driver as a kitten is to a mountain lion". Matt pointed to a 2015 1.4-litre example with 70,920 miles on the clock for smack bang on the £5,000 budget. Also among his recommendations were the Fiat 500, Ford Fiesta, Renault Clio and Kia Picanto.
Scottish Sun
30-04-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Best first car revealed by expert mechanics as compact hatchback with its own touchscreen – and costs less than £5,000
Plus, two other cheap and cheerful contenders FRONT RUNNER Best first car revealed by expert mechanics as compact hatchback with its own touchscreen – and costs less than £5,000 THE best first car has been revealed by experts as a compact hatchback with its own touchscreen - for under £5,000. Newly qualified drivers will likely be counting the pennies when it comes to their first car - in-part due to already high insurance costs. 2 Experts have recommended the Peugeot 108 as the perfect first car Credit: Alamy 2 It can go from 0-62mph in 13.8 seconds and has a top speed of just under 100mph Credit: Alamy So the Peugeot 108 may well be the perfect option, according to YouTuber @MotorBodies. Speaking to his followers, the car aficionado said: "I mean you need something cheap and affordable. "This Peugeot 108 right here. That's the one." The Peugeot 108 is ideal for those prioritising price over power - with its 1-litre engine producing just 72bhp. It can go from 0-62mph in 13.8 seconds - with a top speed of just under 100mph. @MotorBodies also recommended the Toyota Aygo or Kia Picanto - similarly small-engined vehicles that are cheap to both buy and run. "These are all basically the same cars," the YouTuber added. "These cars here are only a 1.0 litre so they are cheap on insurance and on fuel. "And if you ever get in a ding then parts are really cheap to replace. Pick a car up like this for easily under £5k. "In my opinion, this is the best first car to get." The 10 cheap cars to buy and drive into London to beat the £21.50 a day T-Charge Last year, Matt Watson, the Chief Content Officer at Carwow, an online marketplace for new and used cars, shared his top five starter cars for under £5,000. Speaking to The Sun, he said: "Buying your first car is a rite of passage, but the difficulty in choosing your first car is that it has to do a little bit of everything. "It needs to be in the lowest insurance group to have a chance of returning an affordable quote, while also being easy to drive, practical enough for your needs and cheap to run. "Finding a car that's good value, safe, and not so desperately uncool that your friends insist on still taking the bus are also pretty important factors to consider. "The good news is that there are lots of cars that can fit the bill, with a little bit of online research. "There are great condition options for less than £5,000, making an affordable entry point to the world of car ownership." Top of his list was the Vauxhall Corsa, which he said was "as unthreatening to a new driver as a kitten is to a mountain lion". Matt pointed to a 2015 1.4-litre example with 70,920 miles on the clock for smack bang on the £5,000 budget. Also among his recommendations were the Fiat 500, Ford Fiesta, Renault Clio and Kia Picanto.
The Sun
30-04-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
Best first car revealed by expert mechanics as compact hatchback with its own touchscreen – and costs less than £5,000
THE best first car has been revealed by experts as a compact hatchback with its own touchscreen - for under £5,000. Newly qualified drivers will likely be counting the pennies when it comes to their first car - in-part due to already high insurance costs. 2 2 So the Peugeot 108 may well be the perfect option, according to YouTuber @MotorBodies. Speaking to his followers, the car aficionado said: "I mean you need something cheap and affordable. "This Peugeot 108 right here. That's the one." The Peugeot 108 is ideal for those prioritising price over power - with its 1-litre engine producing just 72bhp. It can go from 0-62mph in 13.8 seconds - with a top speed of just under 100mph. @MotorBodies also recommended the Toyota Aygo or Kia Picanto - similarly small-engined vehicles that are cheap to both buy and run. "These are all basically the same cars," the YouTuber added. "These cars here are only a 1.0 litre so they are cheap on insurance and on fuel. "And if you ever get in a ding then parts are really cheap to replace. Pick a car up like this for easily under £5k. "In my opinion, this is the best first car to get." The 10 cheap cars to buy and drive into London to beat the £21.50 a day T-Charge Last year, Matt Watson, the Chief Content Officer at Carwow, an online marketplace for new and used cars, shared his top five starter cars for under £5,000. Speaking to The Sun, he said: "Buying your first car is a rite of passage, but the difficulty in choosing your first car is that it has to do a little bit of everything. "It needs to be in the lowest insurance group to have a chance of returning an affordable quote, while also being easy to drive, practical enough for your needs and cheap to run. "Finding a car that's good value, safe, and not so desperately uncool that your friends insist on still taking the bus are also pretty important factors to consider. "The good news is that there are lots of cars that can fit the bill, with a little bit of online research. "There are great condition options for less than £5,000, making an affordable entry point to the world of car ownership." Top of his list was the Vauxhall Corsa, which he said was "as unthreatening to a new driver as a kitten is to a mountain lion". Matt pointed to a 2015 1.4-litre example with 70,920 miles on the clock for smack bang on the £5,000 budget. Also among his recommendations were the Fiat 500, Ford Fiesta, Renault Clio and Kia Picanto.
