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Daily Record
3 days ago
- Daily Record
Gang war cops arrest teen after car and van linked to mob boss Mark Richardson torched in capital
Police launched a probe after a Transit van was targeted in the capital, just minutes after a Range Rover was torched outside another home nearby. A teenager has been arrested and charged after two vehicles linked to mob boss Mark Richardson were firebombed in Edinburgh earlier this month. Police launched a probe after a Transit van was targeted on Niddrie Marischal Crescent in the capital. Minutes prior, a Range Rover was torched outside another home on nearby Campion Road. The double blaze-hit in the city just before 4am on Monday, June 9. Police have confirmed that a 17-year-old has now been arrested and charged in connection with the incidents. He has been released on an undertaking and is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court at a later date. The arrest brings the total related to 'Operation Portaledge' so far to 49. Dubai-based gangster Ross McGill's faceless and frightening enforcers Tamo Junto (TMJ), claimed responsibility for the attacks in a video shared shortly after the attacks. The Transit van was blown up at a home linked to Richardson's pal Paddy Beatson, on Niddrie Marischal Crescent which had been attacked twice previously in recent months. On April 17, cops were alerted to possible fire damage at Beatson's home. And on March 20, shots were reportedly fired at the home by a masked gunman. The Range Rover was torched at a new build house on Campion Road around half a mile away. The same property was also previously targeted on May 10. Pictures taken at the time showed windows boarded up in the wake of the attack after men were filmed kicking in the door. The violent scenes were witnessed on the day Mr Big 'rejected a truce offer' with his enemies. The footage shared by TMJ showed flames bursting out of the Range Rover and the Ford Transit van. In one clip a hooded figure can be seen standing with an accelerant canister before he backs away from the fireball. The video played the song Two Tribes by 80s pop group Frankie Goes to Hollywood and ended with emojis of a black pawn chess piece and a sand timer appearing side by side. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "A further arrest has been made in connection with the investigation into violent incidents in the East and West of the country. "This arrest brings the total related to Operation Portaledge so far to 49. 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. "A 17-year-old man has been arrested and charged in relation to two wilful fireraisings in Edinburgh during the early hours of Monday, June 9, 2025, in Niddrie Marischal Crescent and Campion Road. "The 17-year-old was arrested on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. He was released on an undertaking to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court at a later date." The attacks were the latest in a series of violent incidents across the capital after a major turf war kicked off in March. The ongoing feud was sparked after Richardson's men bought £500k of cocaine from McGill with fake cash. Homes, cars and businesses belonging to associates of Mark Richardson have been hit in a series of firebombings. Machete thugs also pounced on his close ally David McMillan at his home in Pitcairn Grove last month. McGill's enforcers have also gone after the notorious Glasgow Daniel crime clan during the feud, with properties linked to the clan torched as violence erupted in Glasgow.
Edinburgh Live
10-06-2025
- Edinburgh Live
Edinburgh friend of Mark Richardson taunted 'come and get me' before latest attacks
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 An associate of Mark Richardson is understood to have been targeted for a third time by henchmen working for Dubai-based gangster Ross McGill. A Transit van linked to Richardson's associate, Paddy Beatson, was torched in the early hours of Monday morning. The incident happened outside his home on Niddrie Marischal Crescent, reports the Daily Record. Only days before, Beatson taunted his rivals - known as Tamo Junto (TMJ). In a post online, he urged them to 'come and get him'. He wrote: "I'm home, if anyone's looking for me. I've never once ran. I've never even left my bit, other than to take my boy on a holiday. "If anyone wants it with me today, get on me. I won't be roped into a slagging match or arguments with fake accounts. I don't do that." (Image: Daily Record) The Ford van at Beatson's home was torched at around 4am on Monday. Half a mile away - and at the same time -a Range Rover believed to be owned by another associate of Richardson's was firebombed at a property on the capital's Campion Road. Cops are treating both incidents as suspicious. Images taken in the aftermath show the burnt out shells of both vehicles. Tamo Junto were quick to claim responsibility for the attacks in a video. Footage shared by the gang shows flames bursting out of the Range Rover and the Transit van. In one clip a hooded figure can be seen standing with an accelerant canister before he backs away from the fireball. The video plays the song Two Tribes by 80s pop group Frankie Goes to Hollywood and it ends with emojis of a black pawn chess piece and a sand timer appearing side by side. Beaton's home has been attacked twice previously in recent months. Sign up for Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox On April 17, cops were alerted to possible fire damage at the property - and on March 20, shots were reportedly fired at the home by a masked gunman. The property on Campion Road, where the Range Rover was torched, was also on attacked before on May 10 - the same day Ross McGill "rejected a truce offer" with his enemies. Pictures taken at the time showed windows boarded up in the wake of the attack after men were filmed kicking in the door. McGill has been waging war on Richardson and his cronies in a series of violent attacks since March. We previously told how the pair are locked in a bitter feud after McGill was ripped off in a £500k cocaine deal. Homes, cars and businesses belonging to associates of Richardson have been hit in a series of firebombings and shootings. Machete thugs also pounced on his close ally David McMillan Snr at his home on Pitcairn Grove in the city last month. Police said they are treating the attack on the 56-year-old as attempted murder. It was the third time McMillan had been targeted in recent weeks. On April 17, two masked thugs set fire to his front door while children slept inside. (Image: Daily Record) The culprits torched the property before fleeing the scene. Just three weeks later on May 8, a white Land Rover SUV in his driveway went up in flames after his family returned home from a shopping trip. McGill's enforcers have also gone after the notorious Daniel crime clan during the feud due to their association with Richardson, with properties linked to the clan torched as violence spread to Glasgow. In April, a carpet and flooring unit owned by Daniel enforcer Craig "Rob Roy" Gallagher was torched in Bishopbriggs. And in Milton, a female pensioner and 12-year-old boy were injured after hoods stormed their home looking for a high-ranking member of the Daniel family. McGill's men went on to target the home of Steven 'Bonzo' Daniel, as well as the properties of his mum Annette, uncle Norman and sister Kelly 'Bo' Green. Last month, two men were attacked with a machete at a garage owned by Robert Daniel in East Kilbride. Last Saturday night, key Lyons clan lieutenants Eddie Lyons Jnr and Ross Monaghan were assassinated outside Monaghan's bar in Fuengirola. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. Police Scotland later released a statement to say the force currently has 'no intelligence' to link the shootings in Fuengirola to the ongoing turf war, or that the shootings were organised from within Scotland - but underworld sources have claimed that is not the case as fingers were pointed at rival hoods. Just minutes after the double assassination, a posh mansion in the Renfrewshire village of Bridge of Weir was torched. Last week TMJ - who have been known for showcasing their attacks online - took credit for the firebombing as they released a picture of the blaze alongside a chilling threat. The gang wrote: "If you write stuff about us online or try to organise violence against us. "We will target you and your family. Don't steal from us. Don't threaten us. Don't switch on us. Or we will relentlessly come after you." Police Scotland has arrested 42 people in connection with a series of linked incidents relating to the war across the country in an investigation called Operation Portaledge.
Daily Record
10-06-2025
- Daily Record
"Come and get me" Mob boss Mark Richardson's pal taunted Mr Big's men before latest attacks
A Transit van was blown up at a home linked to Richardson's pal Paddy Beatson on Niddrie Marischal Crescent in Edinburgh in the early hours of Monday morning. Mob boss Mark Richardson's pal taunted henchmen working for Dubai-based gangster Ross McGill before he was targeted for the third time in a firebomb attack. A Transit van linked to Richardson's associate Paddy Beatson was blown up outside his home on Niddrie Marischal Crescent in Edinburgh in the early hours of Monday morning. Just days earlier, Beatson, 38, mocked McGill's enforcers - a faceless gang called Tamo Junto (TMJ) - in an online post as he urged them to "come and get him". He wrote: "I'm home, if anyone's looking for me. I've never once ran. I've never even left my bit, other than to take my boy on a holiday. "If anyone wants it with me today, get on me. I won't be roped into a slagging match or arguments with fake accounts. I don't do that." The Ford van at Beatson's home was torched at around 4am on Monday. Half a mile away - and at the same time -a Range Rover believed to be owned by another associate of Richardson's was firebombed at a property on the capital's Campion Road. Cops are treating both incidents as suspicious. Images taken in the aftermath show the burnt out shells of both vehicles. Tamo Junto were quick to claim responsibility for the attacks in a video sent to the Record shortly after. Footage shared by the gang shows flames bursting out of the Range Rover and the Transit van. In one clip a hooded figure can be seen standing with an accelerant canister before he backs away from the fireball. The video plays the song Two Tribes by 80s pop group Frankie Goes to Hollywood and it ends with emojis of a black pawn chess piece and a sand timer appearing side by side. Beaton's home has been attacked twice previously in recent months. On April 17, cops were alerted to possible fire damage at the property - and on March 20, shots were reportedly fired at the home by a masked gunman. The property on Campion Road, where the Range Rover was torched, was also on attacked before on May 10 - the same day Ross McGill 'rejected a truce offer' with his enemies. Pictures taken at the time showed windows boarded up in the wake of the attack after men were filmed kicking in the door. McGill has been waging war on Richardson and his cronies in a series of violent attacks since March. We previously told how the pair are locked in a bitter feud after McGill was ripped off in a £500k cocaine deal. Homes, cars and businesses belonging to associates of Richardson have been hit in a series of firebombings and shootings. Machete thugs also pounced on his close ally David McMillan Snr at his home on Pitcairn Grove in the city last month. Police said they are treating the attack on the 56-year-old as attempted murder. It was the third time McMillan had been targeted in recent weeks. On April 17, two masked thugs set fire to his front door while children slept inside. The culprits torched the property before fleeing the scene. Just three weeks later on May 8, a white Land Rover SUV in his driveway went up in flames after his family returned home from a shopping trip. McGill's enforcers have also gone after the notorious Daniel crime clan during the feud due to their association with Richardson, with properties linked to the clan torched as violence spread to Glasgow. In April, a carpet and flooring unit owned by Daniel enforcer Craig 'Rob Roy' Gallagher was torched in Bishopbriggs. And in Milton, a female pensioner and 12-year-old boy were injured after hoods stormed their home looking for a high-ranking member of the Daniel family. McGill's men went on to target the home of Steven 'Bonzo' Daniel, as well as the properties of his mum Annette, uncle Norman and sister Kelly 'Bo' Green. Last month, two men were attacked with a machete at a garage owned by Robert Daniel in East Kilbride. Last Saturday night, key Lyons clan lieutenants Eddie Lyons Jnr and Ross Monaghan were assassinated outside Monaghan's bar in Fuengirola. Police Scotland later released a statement to say the force currently has 'no intelligence' to link the shootings in Fuengirola to the ongoing turf war, or that the shootings were organised from within Scotland - but underworld sources have claimed that is not the case as fingers were pointed at rival hoods. Just minutes after the double assassination, a posh mansion in the Renfrewshire village of Bridge of Weir was torched. Last week TMJ - who have been known for showcasing their attacks online - took credit for the firebombing as they released a picture of the blaze alongside a chilling threat. The gang wrote: 'If you write stuff about us online or try to organise violence against us. We will target you and your family. 'Don't steal from us. Don't threaten us. Don't switch on us. Or we will relentlessly come after you.' Police Scotland has arrested 42 people in connection with a series of linked incidents relating to the war across the country in an investigation called Operation Portaledge.
Edinburgh Live
09-06-2025
- Edinburgh Live
Gangsters claim credit for Edinburgh firebombing attacks as second home targeted
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 Gangsters have claimed credit for two firebombings in Edinburgh. This comes after a Transit van and a Range Rover were torched outside home in the capital, understood to belong to associated of Mark Richardson. Rival footsoldiers of Dubai-based gangster Ross McGil, known as Tamo Junto (TMJ) l have since claimed the attacks in a video. The Daily Record shared the clip, which shows a hooded figure standing by flames as Two Tribes by Frankie Goes to Hollywood plays in the background. The clip shows flames bursting out of a Range Rover and a Ford Transit van. In one clip a hooded figure can be seen standing with what appears to be an accelerant canister. He backs off from the fireball engulfing the Transit van. After the clip of the flaming van ends an emoji of a black pawn chess piece and a sand timer appear side by side. The Ford van was set alight outside a property on Niddrie Marischal Crescent, which has been targeted three times since the gang wars began. Sign up for Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox The van was torched around 3.55am as residents slept. Just five minutes later hoods then set ablaze a plush Range Rover outside a property on Campion Road. The arson attacks are the latest in a series of violent incidents across the capital after a major turf war sparked in March. The ongoing feud was sparked after Richardson's men allegedly bought £500k of cocaine from McGill with fake cash. Homes, cars and businesses belonging to associates of Mark Richardson have been hit in a series of firebombings. Machete thugs also pounced on a close ally of Richardson, David McMIllan at his home in Pitcairn Grove last month. McGill's enforcers have also went after the notorious Glasgow Daniel crime clan during the feud with property linked to the Daniels torched as violence erupted in Glasgow. A local resident on Campion Road earlier told us that there was barely anything left of the Range Rover. They said: "There is still a really strong smell of burning in the air. (Image: Edinburgh Live) "It looks like the car exploded as there is barely anything left of it and there is just rubble on the street and outside homes. It doesn't look like any other cars were affected but it was right next to several. "Police have taped off part of the street and look like they're waiting for someone else to arrive at the scene." Hooded thugs targeted a property on Campion Road as part of the ongoing gangland war on May 10. Thugs were filmed kicking in the door of a property. The violent scenes were witnessed on the day Mr Big "rejected a truce offer" with his enemies. Cops are probing the latest firebomb attacks which they say are being treated as suspicious. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Enquiries are ongoing following reports of two wilful fireraisings in Edinburgh on Monday, 9 June, 2025. "Around 3.55am officers were made aware a Ford Transit van was on fire on Niddrie Marischal Crescent. Five minutes later, police received a report a Range Rover Evoque on Campion Road was also on fire. "Both incidents are being treated as suspicious." A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "We attended after the initial call at 3.56am, we sent two appliances. We left the scene at 6.22am."
Daily Record
09-06-2025
- Daily Record
Gangster Ross McGill's men firebomb Transit van after Range Rover attack
A double blaze-hit in the capital saw two vehicles torched outside homes just minutes apart. Footsoldiers of Dubai-based gangster Ross McGill have firebombed a Transit van, minutes after a Range Rover attack outside homes belonging to associates of Mark Richardson, in Edinburgh this morning. A double blaze-hit in the capital saw two vehicles torched outside homes, just before 4am. The attacks have been claimed by McGill's faceless and frightening enforcers Tamo Junto (TMJ), who have since shared a video of the attacks. The Record understands this is the third time the home has been targeted. In March, it was reportedly fired at by a masked gunman. While in April, the same property was scorched in an alleged firebomb attack. The clip shows flames bursting out of a Range Rover and a Ford Transit van. In one clip a hooded figure can be seen standing with what appears to be an accelerant canister. He backs off from the fireball engulfing the Transit van. The video taken by TMJ has the song Two Tribes by 80s pop group Frankie Goes to Hollywood playing over it. After the clip of the flaming van ends an emoji of a black pawn chess piece and a sand timer appear side by side. The Ford van was set alight outside a property on Niddrie Marischal Crescent, which has been targeted three times since the gang wars began. The van was torched around 3.55am as residents slept. Just five minutes later hoods then set ablaze a plush Range Rover outside a property on Campion Road. The arson attacks are the latest in a series of violent incidents across the capital after a major turf war sparked in March. The ongoing feud was sparked after Richardson's men allegedly bought £500k of cocaine from McGill with fake cash. Homes, cars and businesses belonging to associates of Mark Richardson have been hit in a series of firebombings. Machete thugs also pounced on a close ally of Richardson, David McMIllan at his home in Pitcairn Grove last month. McGill's enforcers have also went after the notorious Glasgow Daniel crime clan during the feud with property linked to the Daniels torched as violence erupted in Glasgow. A local resident on Campion Road earlier told our sister title Edinburgh Live how there was barely anything left of the Range Rover. They said: "There is still a really strong smell of burning in the air. "It looks like the car exploded as there is barely anything left of it and there is just rubble on the street and outside homes. It doesn't look like any other cars were affected but it was right next to several. "Police have taped off part of the street and look like they're waiting for someone else to arrive at the scene." 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. Hooded thugs targeted a property on Campion Road as part of the ongoing gangland war on May 10. Thugs were filmed kicking in the door of a property. The violent scenes were witnessed on the day Mr Big 'rejected a truce offer' with his enemies. Cops are probing the latest firebomb attacks which they say are being treated as suspicious. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Enquiries are ongoing following reports of two wilful fireraisings in Edinburgh on Monday, 9 June, 2025. 'Around 3.55am officers were made aware a Ford Transit van was on fire on Niddrie Marischal Crescent. Five minutes later, police received a report a Range Rover Evoque on Campion Road was also on fire. 'Both incidents are being treated as suspicious.' A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "We attended after the initial call at 3.56am, we sent two appliances. We left the scene at 6.22am."
