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Scottish Sun
26-06-2025
- Scottish Sun
Teenager nicked in gang war cop probe – bringing total Operation Portaledge arrests to 49
The 17-year-old was arrested on Tuesday over two 'wilful fireraising' incidents in Edinburgh last month Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A TEENAGER has been arrested in connection with two alleged firebombings amid investigations into Scotland's gang wars - bringing the number of arrests to 49. Cops working under Operation Portaledge nicked the 17-year-old on Tuesday over two 'wilful fireraising' incidents in Edinburgh last month. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Cops probe the remains of a Range Rover in Campion Road on June 9 2 Detective Chief Superintendent Dave Ferry is leading Operation Portaledge Mercy crews were called to blazes in the city's Niddrie Marischal Crescent and Campion Road after the alarm was raised in the early hours of Monday, June 9. A statement issued today by Police Scotland said: 'He was released on an undertaking to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court at a later date.' We told how cops have been probing an alleged firebomb attack on a plush Range Rover Evoque in the capital's Campion Road. Sources claimed it was outside of the home of an associate of crime kingpin, Mark Richardson, 38, who is currently locked up at HMP Low Moss. Earlier on the same day a Ford Transit van was allegedly set on fire on Niddrie Marischal Crescent as cops revealed both incidents could be linked. The latest arrest comes a week after two men appeared in court in connection with the same crackdown. Arran Reid, 26, and Joshua Stewart, 20, were charged with attempted murder of David McMillan - a close pal of Richardson. They appeared in the dock the day after Owen Logan, 26, faced a charge of wilful fireraising at the same court. He, too, was arrested as part of Police Scotland's Operation Portaledge - an ongoing probe into alleged gang violence in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Logan, of Edinburgh, was charged in connection with a fire at Belle Cheveux beauty salon in the city's Albert Street in Edinburgh on Thursday, March 6. The DOWNFALL of Scotland's biggest gangster - Jamie 'The Iceman' Stevenson Part Two The force has said a dedicated team of officers from the Specialist Crime Division, with support from local divisions across the country, continue to carry out extensive enquiries. Detective Chief Superintendent Dave Ferry said: 'Our continued activity and arrests show our commitment to targeting organised crime and bringing those responsible to justice. 'We continue to investigate and follow a number of positive lines of enquiry. 'The support and response from the public has been excellent, and I am grateful for the assistance given to us and that continued support from local communities is crucial as we progress our enquiries. 'If you know anything that could assist our ongoing investigation, please do the right thing and speak to us.'
Glasgow Times
18-06-2025
- Glasgow Times
Three more arrests amid 'violent incidents' in Glasgow
Detectives have been investigating a number of "violent incidents" across both the west and east of the country. The ongoing operation, known as Operation Portaledge, has now led to the arrest of 47 men in total. READ MORE: Gun found as investigation continues into 'gang war' On Monday, June 16, two men, aged 26 and 20, were arrested and charged in connection with the alleged attempted murder of a 54-year-old man in Edinburgh on Thursday, May 22. They were scheduled to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Tuesday, June 17. In another incident, a 26-year-old man was arrested in connection with alleged outstanding warrants after police officers attended a property on Muirhouse Drive in Edinburgh on Sunday, June 15. He was subsequently charged in connection with an alleged deliberate fire at premises on Albert Street, Edinburgh, which occurred on Thursday, March 6. He was due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday, June 16. READ MORE: Taxi 'firebombed' on Glasgow street amid ongoing 'gang war' Detective Chief Superintendent Dave Ferry commented: '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.' Police Scotland is urging anyone with information related to these incidents to contact them via the 101 telephone number, quoting incident number 0562 of Friday, March 21 2025. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Scotsman
18-06-2025
- Scotsman
Three men appear in Edinburgh court following violent ‘gang attacks'
Police in Edinburgh have charged three more men in connection with recent 'gang attacks' across the capital – bringing the total number of arrests to 47. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... At around 6pm on Sunday, June 15, a 26-year-old man was arrested in connection with outstanding warrants at a property in the Muirhouse Drive. He later appeared in court on Monday after being charged in connection with a wilful fire at a premises in Albert Street on March 6. The following day (Monday, June 16) officers charged two men aged 26 and 20 in connection with the attempted murder of a 54-year-old man on Pitcairn Grove on May 22. The pair were due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court yesterday (June 17). Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Police in Edinburgh have charged three more men in connection with recent 'gang attacks' across the capital 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.' The arrests come after police launched Operation Portaledge in response to a series of violent incidents, including 'fire bombings' and 'shootings' in the East and West of the country. Specialist Crime Division officers are working with local divisions to continue extensive enquiries in gathering vital evidence following the attacks. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad DCS Ferry added: '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, March 21. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously.
Scotsman
18-06-2025
- Scotsman
Edinburgh and Glasgow gang war: Two men, aged 26 and 20, charged over 'attempted murder' in Edinburgh
Gang war detectives make three more arrests in Edinburgh. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Three more arrests have been made in connection with a violent gangland feud across central Scotland, taking the total number to 47. Police Scotland launched Operation Portaledge in response to a series of assaults, shootings and firebombing incidents across Edinburgh and Glasgow since March Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad On Monday (June 16), two men, aged 26 and 20, were arrested and charged with the attempted murder of a 54-year-old man on Pitcairn Grove in Edinburgh on Thursday, 22 May. They were due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Tuesday, June 17. A 26-year-old man was arrested in connection with outstanding warrants after officers attended at a property in the Muirhouse Drive area of Edinburgh around 6pm on Sunday, June 15. He was also charged in connection with a wilful fire at a premises in Albert Street in Edinburgh on Thursday, 6 March. He was due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday, June 16. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Officers from local divisions and a dedicated team of officers from our Specialist Crime Division, continue to carry out extensive enquiries to gather vital evidence and reassure the public with intelligence-led patrols. A further three men have been arrested in connection with Operation Portaledge, the ongoing investigation into violent incidents in the East and West of the country. 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.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad
STV News
18-06-2025
- STV News
Two men charged in murder bid as gang war arrests reach 47
Two men have been charged in connection with an attempted murder in Edinburgh amid an ongoing gang war. Police arrested and charged two men, aged 20 and 26, on Monday in connection with the attempted murder of a 54-year-old man on Pitcairn Grove on Thursday, May 22. They were due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Tuesday, June 17. A 26-year-old man was also arrested in connection with outstanding warrants after officers attended a property in the Muirhouse Drive area of the city at around 6pm on Sunday, June 15. He was also charged in connection with a wilful fire at a premises in Albert Street in Edinburgh on Thursday, March 6, and was due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday Police say the three arrests brings the total number in connection with Operation Portaledge, the ongoing investigation into violent incidents across the country, to 47. Local and specialist officers continue to carry out extensive enquiries to gather evidence. 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, March 21, 2025. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
