Edinburgh police arrest men over gangland 'attempted murder' outside home
Two men have been arrested in connection with the alleged attempted murder of an associate of Edinburgh gangster Mark Richardson.
Gang-busting detectives investigating a series of violent incidents in Edinburgh and Glasgow arrested and charged a 26-year-old man and 20-year-old man following the 'machete murder bid' on Pitcairn Grove on Thursday, May 22.
David McMillan, an associate of Richardson, is believed to have been the target in the horror attack after his home was firebombed several times since the underworld feud broke out in March.
The quiet street was locked down after the attack and the 54-year-old was hospitalised.
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On Monday, June 16, Operation Portaledge cops arrested the pair who were due in court on Tuesday.
The total number of arrests linked to the gang war is now 47 after a 26-year-old was detained in Muirhouse Drive on Sunday in connection with outstanding warrants and a wilful fire at the Belle Cheveux salon on Albert Street in March.
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, 21 March, 2025. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously.
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