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BBC News
5 days ago
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Village house fire could be linked to gangland feud
Police are investigating if a deliberate fire at large house in a Renfrewshire village is linked to a gang feud stretching across detached home on Kilbarchan Road, Bridge of Weir, was set alight at about 23:25 on Scotland News understands links to a feud between rival criminal gangs have not been ruled out by detectives investigating the blaze. A number of cars and properties have been set alight in and around Edinburgh since March, with attacks in Glasgow and the west of Scotland being reported from the beginning of April. Police Scotland said inquiries into the "wilful fire-raising" were ongoing and appealed for information. Det Sgt Kenny Taggart, of Paisley CID, said the fire "caused considerable distress and alarm to nearby residents".He added: "Thankfully, there were no reports of any injuries."I am appealing to anyone who heard or saw anything suspicious in the local area to contact us."He asked residents of the Bridge of Weir area and surrounding villages to check video doorbell, CCTV or dash cam footage in case it captured something that could assist with inquiries.
Yahoo
5 days ago
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Police probing firebombing at Scottish mansion after gangsters shot dead in Spain
Police are probing a Scottish firebombing which took place shortly after two notorious gangsters were shot dead in Spain. High-ranking members of the Lyons crime clan - Eddie Lyons Jnr and Ross Monaghan - are understood to have been fatally shot outside a pub registered to Monaghan in Costa Del Sol on Saturday night. A masked gunman got out a vehicle and opened fire on his targets outside the pub which was full of punters watching the Champions League final in Fuengirola. READ MORE: Robbie Williams' wife Ayda gives one-word take on Edinburgh as couple take in sights READ MORE: Edinburgh Robbie Williams fans vow 'never again' as they're trapped in huge crowds after gig Just minutes after the gunman opened fire, a plush Scottish home in the Renfrewshire village of Bridge of Weir was torched, causing considerable damage, reports the Record. The incident took place shortly before 11.30pm and prompted a response from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service as well as police. A window of the property was reportedly smashed and the interior suffered smoke damage. The firebombing is currently being investigated by Paisley CID who are probing whether or not it is linked to recent incidents in Edinburgh and Glasgow which began in March. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. War was waged on Edinburgh kingpin Mark Richardson and the Daniel crime clan after a Dubai-based Mr Big was ripped off in a £500k drug deal. The individual, who was recently named as Ross McGill, has since targeted businesses and properties linked to both Richardson and his Glasgow-based associates. It is also unclear if the double murder bid in Spain is linked to the escalating Scottish underworld feud. Detective Sergeant Kenny Taggart said: "The fire was set alight within a residential area and caused considerable distress and alarm to nearby residents. Thankfully, there were no reports of any injuries. "I am appealing to anyone who heard or saw anything suspicious in the local area to contact us. I would ask residents in the Bridge of Weir area and surrounding villages who have video doorbell, CCTV or possible dash cam footage to review it. "It may have captured something that can assist our enquiries." Anyone with information can contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident 4116 of 31 May 2025. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 if you wish to remain anonymous.
