Edinburgh firebomb cops hunt three suspects and black getaway car after kingpin's pal targeted
Police are hunting three suspects who fled the scene of an Edinburgh gangland firebomb attack in a black hatchback car.
A white defender was one of two motors torched on the driveway of gangster Mark Richardon's close pal.
The blaze took place at David McMillan's plush Edinburgh property in the city on Thursday at around 6.30pm.
No one was injured in the fire.
Detectives say the three suspects fled along Greenbank Drive.
Now CID are asking for the public's help after the latest terrifying blaze attack in Scotland's gangland wars.
They are also keen to trace a dog walker who may have witnessed the attackers leaving the area.
Detective Superintendent Paul Grainger said: 'This was a reckless act which has resulted in significant fire damage to the vehicles. We believe this was a targeted attack and it is fortunate that no one was injured.
'I am directly appealing to a dog walker who was in the area at the time and may have seen the suspects leaving the area. If this was you, or you can help us trace this person, please get in touch with officers.
'Equally anyone with any information that can assist our inquiries should contact police as soon as possible.'
We told how disturbing footage released earlier today showed a hooded thug running from the scene.
The clip shows a man wearing a black balaclava and black jacket running from the scene as the motor bursts into flames. The disturbing footage was set to the song 'Liar Liar' by Avicii and released by Mr Big's enforcers Tamo Junto, a faceless group who have claimed responsibility for a wave of gangland attacks.
A source said: "The family were in their back garden having a barbecue when the car was set on fire.
'You can see the guy who torched the car running away."
Images from the scene show the melted luxury motor in the driveway.
It comes weeks after the home was also targeted on April 17. David McMillan's house - which had children sleeping inside - was targeted by two masked thugs who set the front door on fire before fleeing.
The attack happened on the six year anniversary of the assassination of Trainspotting T2 star Bradley Welsh who was pals with McMillan, 54.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland via 101 quoting incident number 3400 of Thursday, 8 May, 2025. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously.
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