New Edinburgh 'gang firebombing' as car burns at home of Mark Richardson associate
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The shell of a vehicle was seen outside the home of an associate of Mark Richardson as the 'gangland feud' continues in the capital.
The car, understood to be a Range Rover, was seen completely burnt out on Monday morning. Police were on the scene, with Campion Road taped off by officers.
This comes after a home on the street was targeted on May 10. A local resident told us: "I was leaving for work street was all shut at 6am with police and fire brigade.
"Range Rover set on fire through the night Campion Road."
A second resident added: "There is still a really strong smell of burning in the air.
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"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."
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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."
Police Scotland have been approached for comment.
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