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Scottish Sun
05-07-2025
- Scottish Sun
Third arrest after ‘murder bid' on pal of jailed gangland kingpin Mark Richardson
It comes after Scotland's top cop previously warned hoods, 'We are coming for you' COP CRACKDOWN Third arrest after 'murder bid' on pal of jailed gangland kingpin Mark Richardson Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) TWO men have been arrested in connection with two firebombings and an attempted murder, as police continue to investigate Scotland's turf wars. This brings the total number of arrests to 52 as officers crack down on the escalating gang feud across the central belt. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 6 An arrest has been made in connection with a Land Rover being set alight in Edinburgh 6 Another man has also been nicked over an alleged murder bid in the capital city Credit: SCOTTISH SUN 6 David McMillan, pictured, is a close pal of Mark Richardson Credit: The Sun 6 Motors and associates of caged crime boss Mark Richardson have been targeted Credit: The Sun Glasgow Cops working under Operation Portaledge nicked a 49-year-old man in connection with an alleged murder bid. Yesterday morning, officers executed a warrant at a property in Blantyre and apprehended the man. The latest arrest is in connection with a machete kill bid on David McMillan carried out by mobsters on Friday, May 22. Sources previously said McMillan - a close pal of caged crime kingpin Richardson - was left seriously injured after being set upon by four or five men outside his home on Pitcairn Grove. It is the third arrest officers have made in connection with the attack on the 54-year-old. The man has also been arrested and charged in connection with drug offences. He is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court sometime on Monday. Police have also confirmed that a 22-year-old man was arrested on Thursday in connection with alleged wilful fire-raisings at two properties in Edinburgh. Vehicles were set alight at two different locations in the capital city in the early hours of the morning on Monday, June 9. Emergency services raced to Niddrie Marischal Crescent after receiving reports that a white Ford Transit van was firebombed. Fresh twist in Scotland's deadly gang war as 'Lyons' driver ambushed in brutal machete attack Five minutes later, police were called to another blaze on Campion Road. The alarm was raised after a plush Range Rover was set alight. The luxury SUV was thought to be parked outside the home of an associate of crime kingpin, Mark Richardson, 38, who is currently locked up at HMP Low Moss. Police were then called to another blaze on Niddrie Marischal Crescent minutes later. This is the second arrest that officers have made in connection with this alleged incident. The man has been released pending further enquiries. A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: "A further two arrests have been made in connection with Operation Portaledge, the investigation into violent incidents in the East and West of the country. "This brings the total number of arrests to 52. "On Thursday, 3 July, 2025, police arrested a 22-year-old man in connection with wilful fire-raising to two vehicles on Campion Road and Niddrie Marischal Crescent in Edinburgh on 9 June, 2025. "He was released pending further enquiries. This is the second arrest in connection with this incident. "On Friday, 4 July, 2025, around 9.50am, officers executed a warrant in Blantyre and arrested a 49-year-old man in connection with an attempted murder in Pitcairn Grove, Edinburgh on Friday 22 May, 2025. "This is the third arrest in connection with this incident. "The 49-year-old has also been arrested and charged in connection with drugs offences. "He is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday, 7 July, 2025." Last week we told how Chief Constable Jo Farrell laid down the gauntlet to crime figures hiding out in Dubai. She warned hoods "We are coming for you" and insisted the force is working with other crime-fighting agencies to bring suspects home as part of the ongoing probe into organised crime. Dubai-based hood Ross 'Miami' McGill and a group known as Tamo Junto have been targeting associates of Edinburgh kingpin Mark Richardson and the notorious Daniel clan. However, Ms Farrell insists criminals operating from foreign lands remain firmly on the policing radar. She said: "We're working closely with the Crown Office and the National Crime Agency (NCA) to see if we can get those people back from those countries. "These aren't fast processes, but we're working with the authorities there and the NCA have individuals in those countries. "That's our link in and we're working very closely with them.' Yesterday we told how godfather Eddie Lyons Snr said a final farewell to murdered son Eddie Jnr who was laid to rest with lifelong Lyons gang pal Ross Monaghan. The 67-year-old was surrounded by security heavies as he arrived with loved-ones for the joint funeral of two of Scotland's most notorious crime kingpins. Lyons, 46, and Monaghan, 43, were given a final send-off on Friday afternoon - one month after they were gunned down in a Spanish boozer amid Scotland's raging turf wars. The solemn occasion came days after we revealed authorities in Spain had handed over the pair's bodies to relatives for repatriation. Hundreds of friends, family and underworld figures gathered at Bishopbriggs Crematorium in north Glasgow to show respect to Monaghan and Lyons Jnr - brother of Dubai-based mob boss Steven Lyons, 44. 6 Forensic officers at a house in Pitcairn Grove in Edinburgh on May 23 Credit: SCOTTISH SUN
BBC News
05-07-2025
- BBC News
Detectives make further gangland feud arrests taking total to 52
Detectives investigating a gangland feud that has led to assaults, shootings and fire bombings across the east and west of Scotland have made a further two arrests, taking the total to Friday officers arrested a man in Blantyre, South Lanarkshire, in connection with the attempted murder of businessman David McMillan in Edinburgh in 49-year-old, who was also charged in connection with drugs offences, is expected to appear before Edinburgh Sheriff Court on on Thursday a 22-year-old man was arrested in connection with wilful fire-raising after vehicles were set alight on two Edinburgh streets last month. The suspect, who was released pending further inquiries, is the second person to be arrested in connection with the blazes on Campion Road and Niddrie Marischal Crescent on 9 June. The investigation, called Operation Portaledge, was launched in response to a series of violent incidents since McMillan, 54, is believed to have been targeted three April the front door of his home in Pitcairn Grove was set on fire. Weeks later, two vehicles were torched outside the on 22 May, Mr McMillan was hospitalised after being attacked by four or five masked men, aged 20 and 26, have already been charged in connection with the Scotland chief constable Jo Farrell said the force was pursuing crime group leaders based abroad over the feud. Two rival families - the Daniels and Lyons - have been linked to the groups have been involved in a bitter feud that dates back more than 20 has resulted in three murders and dozens of violent incidents across on 31 May two senior Lyons group figures - Eddie Lyons Jnr and Ross Monaghan - were shot dead at a bar in Fuengirola on the Costa del the time there was speculation the Spain shootings were linked to the recent tit-for-tat attacks in three days after the murders Police Scotland said they were not aware of any evidence connecting them to the east-west force later maintained its position after a Spanish detective said suspect Michael Riley - who will face an extradition hearing in October - was a member of the Daniel Friday hundreds of mourners attended a joint funeral for Lyons Jnr, 46, and Monaghan, 43, in Bishopbriggs, East Dunbartonshire. How the feud developed A series of attacks began on 2 March when a car was set on fire in Edinburgh's Parrotshot areaA beauty salon in Leith and a garage in Portobello were also targeted over a 10-day periodLater, shots were reported as being fired at two properties in Niddrie and Pilton in separate incidentsFurther firebomb attacks were reported on another house in Niddrie at the start of April, just as the first property in Glasgow was targeted in the Robroyston areaA carpet business in Bishopbriggs and another commercial premises in Kirkintilloch were also hit, alongside homes in Glasgow and April, a 72-year-old woman and a 12-year-old boy were assaulted at a house in Egilsay Crescent in Milton, GlasgowTwo more properties in Bishopbriggs were set alightTwo men were taken to hospital following a serious assault at a garage in East Kilbride on 19 MayA 54-year-old man needed hospital treatment after he was attacked by a group of men at a house at Pitcairn Grove, Edinburgh - the third time an incident was reported at this propertyA large house in the Bridge of Weir was set alight on 2 JunePolice recover firearm believed to be linked to violence from Roseburn Path in Edinburgh on 11 JuneRead the full timeline here.
Daily Record
05-07-2025
- Daily Record
Third man arrested after 'machete murder bid' on Mark Richardson associate
Officers executed a warrant in Blantyre on Friday morning and arrested a 49-year-old man. A third man has been arrested over the attempted murder of one of Mark Richardson's top associates. Officers executed a warrant in Blantyre on Friday, July 4, and arrested a 49-year-old man around 9.50am. It is after David McMillan, 54, was allegedly attacked with machetes outside his house on Pitcairn Grove in Edinburgh on Thursday, May 22. The man was also arrested and charged in connection with drugs offences. He is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday, July 7. Two men have already appeared in court over the incident. Arran Reid, 26, and Joshua Stewart, 20, made their first appearance at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Tuesday, June 17. Police Scotland also confirmed they had made a further arrest in connection with Operation Portaledge, the investigation into gang-related incidents in the East and West of the country, bringing the total number to 52. Officers also arrested a 22-year-old man on Thursday, July 3, in connection with wilful fire-raising to two vehicles on Campion Road and Niddrie Marischal Crescent in Edinburgh on June 9. He was released pending further enquiries. This is the second arrest in connection with this incident.
Edinburgh Live
05-07-2025
- Edinburgh Live
Edinburgh gang war cops make new arrests over 'attempted murder bid and firebombing'
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 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.
Daily Record
27-06-2025
- Daily Record
Gangland cops arrest teen over "firebombing" at home of Mark Richardson's pal
An 18-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with incident as well as two other wilful fire-raisings in Edinburgh on April 17. A teenager has been arrested after the plush family home of Mark Richardson's pal was allegedly firebombed while children slept inside. Police launched a probe into the incident after the home of David McMillan on Pitcairn Grove caught fire on Thursday, April 17. The blaze took place on the six year anniversary of the assassination of Trainspotting T2 star Bradley Welsh who was best pals with McMillan. Police have confirmed that a 18-year-old Yusef Duale, from Liverpool, has now been arrested in connection the incident, as well as with two other wilful fire-raisings that took place on the same night at Prestonfield Crescent and Niddrie Marischal Crescent in the capital. He is faced three charges of attempted murder and willful fire-raising with danger to life on appearance at Edinburgh Sheriff Court where he made no plea. It's the 50th arrest in connection with Police Scotland's Operation Portaledge - the investigation into violent incidents in the East and West of the country. 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. David McMillan has been targeted multiple times in the recent gangland turf wars midst a feud between kingpin Richardson, who is serving a jail sentence, and Dubai-based Mr Big Ross McGill. McGill, who was ripped off by the hood in a £500k drug deal, has since gone after a number of his associates. On May 8, a white SUV was torched McMillan's driveway after his family returned home from a shopping trip. Hooded yobs were shown throwing accelerant over the vehicle before it went up in flames. Harrowing images in the aftermath showed a charred baby seat in the back of the burnt out vehicle. Just days later, on May 22, McMillan, 54, was allegedly attacked with machetes outside his house. Arran Reid, 26, and Joshua Stewart, 20, were charged with attempted murder in connection with the incident when they appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Tuesday, June 17. Reid was charged with assault to severe injury, permanent disfigurement, attempted murder, reset, possession of blade, attempt to defeat ends of justice, possession of firearm and ammunition. Stewart was charged with assault to severe injury, permanent disfigurement, attempted murder, reset and attempt to defeat the ends of justice. The two other firebombings that took place on April 17 also targeted Richardson's associates. Images from the time also showed a property at Prestonfield Crescent was also torched. Cops were alerted to fire damage at a property in Niddrie Marischal Crescent in the city. It was the second time the property had been targeted after being shot at on March 20. The property is linked to Richardson associate Paddy Beatson. A transit van was also blown up outside the same home in the early hours of June 9. It came after Beatson taunted henchmen working for Ross McGill. The 38-year-old mocked McGill's enforcers - a faceless gang called Tamo Junto (TMJ) - in an online post as he urged them to "come and get him". Images taken in the aftermath showed the burnt out shell of the vehicle.
