Two named in connection with ‘machete murder bid' on Mark Richardson's pal
'KILL BID' ARRESTS Two named in connection with 'machete murder bid' on Mark Richardson's pal
TWO men have appeared in court in connection with the attempted murder of the close pal of caged crime kingpin Mark Richardson.
Arran Reid, 26, and Joshua Stewart, 20, were remanded in custody after a brief hearing yesterday at Edinburgh Sheriff Court.
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David McMillan suffered horror injuries after an incident outside his Edinburgh home
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The two accused appeared yesterday at Edinburgh Sheriff Court.
They face a series of charges including the attempted murder of David McMillan, 54, who was the victim of an alleged 'machete attack' on Monday, June 16.
Reid, of Hamilton, and Stewart, of Stirling, are each also accused of assault to severe injury and permanent disfigurement, as well as reset and attempts to defeat the ends of justice.
Reid faces further charges under the Misuse of Drugs Act and Firearms Act.
Both made no plea or declaration and are expected back in court next week.
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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.
Logan made no plea on Monday and was committed for further examination and remanded in custody with another court hearing due next week.
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Cops have now arrested 47 people as part of their investigations into a wave of violence linked to an ongoing feud between rival groups.
We told how McMillan was rushed to hospital after an alleged incident outside his home on Edinburgh's Pitcairn Grove on Thursday, May 22.
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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.
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Dept Chief Super Dave Ferry is leading Police Scotland's Operation Portaledge
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'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.'
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