Edinburgh gang war cops make new arrests over 'attempted murder bid and firebombing'
Edinburgh gang war cops have made a further two arrests in connection with an attempted murder bid and a firebombing in the city.
Operation Portaledge detectives have now made 52 arrests as they continue a country-wide crackdown on a series of violent incidents, including shootings, firebombings and brutal attacks.
On Thursday, July 3, officers arrested a 22-year-old man in connection with wilful fire-raising after a plush Range Rover and a van were allegedly torched on Campion Road and Niddrie Marischal Crescent on June 9.
The man was released pending further inquiries and marks the second arrest linked to both incidents.
On Friday, July 4, police swooped on an address in Blantyre, in the west of the country, and arrested a 49-year-old man in connection with an attempted murder on Edinburgh's Pitcairn Grove on Friday, May 22.
(Image: Edinburgh Live)
The incident allegedly saw armed thugs attack David McMillan, 54, an associate of Mark Richardson, outside his home as he was hospitalised with serious injuries.
The 49-year-old is the third person to be detained over the incident. He was also arrested and charged in connection with drugs offences and is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday, July 7.
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