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Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Yahoo
Cops continue hunt for masked gang after machete attack on Edinburgh kingpin Mark Richardson's pal
Cops are continuing their hunt for a masked gang following a "machete attack" on Edinburgh's cocaine kingpin Mark Richardson's close friend at his home in the capital. On March 22 at 9.20pm, David McMillan was rushed to hospital and treated for serious injuries after the incident at his home on Pitcairn Grove. The attack has been confirmed to be linked to the gangland wars that have erupted across Scotland, reports The Daily Record. READ MORE: Edinburgh takeaway up in flames as emergency services race to scene READ MORE: Edinburgh police swoop on city centre as busy road cordoned off by officers Police are treating the incident as attempted murder as they continue their hunt for four balaclava-wearing men in dark clothing who remain at large. It is believed that the men got out of a grey-coloured Land Rover Discovery and assaulted 54-year-old McMillan before fleeing the scene. Subsequent inquiries have established the Land Rover Discovery travelled eastbound along the M8. A source told the Record: 'David saw a gang of four guys outside his house. 'So he went out to confront them along with a security guy he's employed to help his wife feel safer. 'He managed to hit one about the head and wrestled a phone from him. The attackers were trying to film it. 'David was then hit in the skull with the machete which left an open wound. Nothing life threatening though. But he and his minder then still managed to chase them away. David then drove himself to the hospital. When cops on patrol realised it was him they escorted him to hospital with their blue lights on so they could jump the traffic lights.' Officers are appealing to any drivers on the M8 on the night to contact them. Detective Superintendent Paul Grainger said: 'This has been a targeted attack and we are continuing our enquiries to identify those responsible. 'We know the Land Rover Discovery drove along the M8 eastbound last night. It may have been driven at speed or erratically so I would appeal to any motorists with dash cams to check their footage as the images could be significant to our investigation. 'If anyone has any information regarding this crime, please contact us.' Earlier this year, violence erupted in the capital after Dubai-based Mr Big - recently unmasked as former Rangers ultra and Union Bears boss Ross McGill - was ripped off in a £500,000 cocaine deal by kingpin Richardson's cronies. It is understood his foot-soldiers used fake cash during a botched deal. Ever since, gangster Mr Big has been targeting the homes, properties and businesses of Richardson's associates. It is the third time McMillan has been targeted in recent weeks. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. On April 17, two masked thugs set fire to McMillan's 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. Shocking images of the charred wreckage showed a scorched baby seat in the back of the burnt-out vehicle. Cops arrested and charged three men aged 18 and one aged 31 with fire-raising at the home. The latest attack comes just three days after two men were injured in a separate machete attack at a garage owned by Glasgow crime clan member Robert Daniel. The violent incident took place outside the 50-year-old's CS Accident repair shop in East Kilbride on Monday. Two men, aged 41 and 45, were injured in the incident. The Record understands Robert was the intended victim as his family have been targeted over their association with Richardson. Cops have committed to coming down hard on those involved in the violence in an investigation, known as Operation Portaledge, which has seen multiple properties smashed into during dawn raids at homes in Glasgow, Hamiltonhill, Milton of Campsie and Wishaw. A total of 41 people have been arrested in the Glasgow and Edinburgh regions amid the wide-ranging probe. Police Scotland Chief Constable Jo Farrell said the investigation is a priority for forensics teams. Sign up for Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox
Scottish Sun
23-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Five arrested in latest police crackdown on Scotland's explosive gang feud days after ringleader exposed
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) COPS have arrested five men in connection with an escalating gang feud. Detectives probing a number of linked incidents in the west and east of Scotland have arrested four men in connection with alleged fire-raising at properties in Edinburgh and Lanarkshire. 4 Car allegedly firebombed at address in Pitcairn Grove, Edinburgh – thought to be the home of David McMillan 4 Arrests have been made in connection with a fire at Deuce Private Hire in Stepps. Officers executed warrants at addresses in Edinburgh, Whitburn and Bathgate this morning. The men, three aged 18 and one aged 31, have been arrested and charged in connection with alleged fire-raising at a house on Pitcairn Grove, Edinburgh - the home of gangland figure David McMillian - on Thursday, May 8. Flames could be seen rippling around the tyres of the white Range Rover parked in the driveway of the plush property in the city. One of the 18-year-olds, along with the 31-year-old man, have also been arrested and charged in connection with alleged fire-raising at a taxi business on Cumbernauld Road in Stepps on the same date. Deuce Private Hire in Muirhead was found alight in an early morning blitz. They are all expected to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday, May 26. Also, in the past week a 21-year-old man was arrested in connection over two attempted murders at a property in Glasgow and an alleged fire-raising at a carpet factory in Bishopbriggs in April. The business unit linked to Daniel clan hood Craig 'Rob Roy' Gallagher went up in the early hours of the morning. The incidents are being treated as part of a series of linked incidents in the west and east of Scotland and a total of 41 people have now been arrested. Police Scotland have a dedicated team of officers from its Specialist Crime Division and local divisions across the country are continuing to work together to gather vital evidence and reassure the public with intelligence-led patrols. Machete mobsters strike again as man brutally attacked outside home of kingpin's pal Detective Chief Superintendent Dave Ferry said: 'I want to reiterate that violence will not be tolerated and we will not stop until we bring those responsible to justice. 'We continue to work tirelessly and are following a number of positive lines of enquiry 'The support of our communities is absolutely vital when it comes to tackling serious organised crime, preventing violence and getting justice for victims. I want to again thank the public for their continued help and information so far. 'If you know anything about these dangerous and abhorrent acts, 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, March 21, 2025. Alternatively, they can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously. Meanwhile, a key ally of Richardson has reportedly been left seriously injured after an attack outside his Edinburgh home. Sources say David McMillan was pounced on by hoods yesterday at the 54-year-old's property in Pitcairn Grove, Edinburgh - now the third attack at McMillan's home The arrests come days after we unmasked the ex-Rangers ultra waging a terrifying gangland war on Scotland's streets. Former Union Bears chief Ross McGill, 31 is the Dubai-based hood known as 'Miami'. He is thought to be behind a wave of firebombings across the central belt. McGill has been hunted by cops for three years over claims he was involved in drug dealing and serious crime. But he fled the in 2022 — months after he announced he was stepping down as ultras' leader — amid fears he would be arrested after cops cracked encrypted phone network EncroChat. Sources say McGill, who uses the nickname Miami, initially fled to Spain before moving to Dubai. 4 Former ultras leader Ross McGill pictured with ex-Gers boss Steven Gerrard
Scottish Sun
23-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Machete mobsters strike again as man brutally attacked outside home of kingpin's pal
A man was left seriously injured outside the home of David McMillan - a close pal of caged crime kingpin Mark Richardson BLADE BLITZ Machete mobsters strike again as man brutally attacked outside home of kingpin's pal COPS are probing a second machete bloodbath carried out by mobsters locked in a gangland war being waged across Scotland. A man was left seriously injured outside the home of David McMillan - a close pal of caged crime kingpin Mark Richardson, 38. 8 David McMillan, pictured, is a close pal of Mark Richardson. Credit: The Sun 8 Associates of caged crime boss Mark Richardson have been targeted. Credit: THE SCOTTISH SUN 8 Ross 'Miami' McGill - a former Union Bears ultra - pictured with Steven Gerrard. 8 A garage owned by Robert Daniel was stormed by armed thugs. The hoods pounced yesterday at the 54-year-old's property in Pitcairn Grove, Edinburgh - now the third attack at McMillan's home. It comes days after a garage owned by Daniel crime family member Robert Daniel was targeted in East Kilbride, Lanarkshire. We told how two men aged 45 and 41 suffered horror wounds when three thugs burst in looking for convicted heroin dealer Daniel - but turned their fury on innocent workers. Cops involved in Operation Portaledge are now hunting the manics who struck yesterday, leaving a 54-year-old man with sickening injuries. Authorities have not released the identity of the victim but underworld sources claim it's McMillan. An insider said: "This war is getting much more serious and sinister and what's happened over recent days shows that. "This was another savage attack and it feels like the levels of violence used are ramping up." A force spokesperson said: 'Around 9.20pm on Thursday police received a report a man had been seriously assaulted in Pitcairn Grove, Edinburgh. 'The 54-year-old man was taken to hospital and enquiries are ongoing.' Earlier this month a masked maniac was filmed fleeing the scene of a brazen gangland firebomb attack at the same property. Inside the rise of ex-Rangers ultras chief turned mob boss waging gangland war across Scotland An associate filmed the hooded arsonist as he bolted after setting a car ablaze. Flames could be seen rippling around the tyres of the white Range Rover parked in the driveway of the plush property. We told on Wednesday how gangland machete nuts sped off in an Audi after "chopping up" two men in the East Kilbride murder bid. The pair drove four miles to Blantyre, Lanarkshire, following the lunchtime bloodbath at a car repair garage. They then clambered into a red Vauxhall Astra which had followed them to a rendezvous point near a children's nursery before it raced away. A witness described seeing the mobsters dump the blue Audi in a street, where it was set ablaze just over seven hours later at around 9pm. We told how the hoods were acting on the orders of Dubai-based ex-Rangers ultra Ross McGill, 31, - said to be connected to bitter Daniel enemies, the Lyons family. It was the latest escalation of a turf war that erupted in Edinburgh in March with firebombings and has spread across the central belt. 8 Chief Constable Jo Farrell has pledged to create a 'hostile environment'. Credit: PA 8 Forensics gather evidence after a machete attack in East Kilbride. 8 A getaway car linked to te East Kilbride attack was found torched in Blantyre. Scotland's top cop this week said the force is determined to create 'a hostile environment' for mobsters involved in an ongoing gang war. Scotland Chief Constable Jo Farrell told a policing watchdog officers involved in Operation Portaledge have scoured around 3,000 hours of CCTV footage as part of a massive investigation that's resulted in close to 40 arrests. She said: 'The public can be assured we are working tirelessly to build cases and are following a number of significant lines of enquiry. 'We have had a good response to our appeals and I want to thank the public for their help and information so far. 'The support of our communities is vital in tackling serious organised crime, preventing violence and getting justice for victims.'
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Belgian insurer Ageas acquires UK's Esure from Bain Capital for €1.5bn
Belgium's Ageas has agreed to buy UK insurer Esure from private equity firm Bain Capital for around £1.3 billion (€1.5bn). Insurer Ageas said the deal would allow it to save at least £100 million (€115.8mn) per year before tax, according to a statement released on Monday. The firm added that the deal will expand its reach, helping to grow its market revenue to £3.3bn (€3.8bn) by 2028. The transaction is predicted to close in the second half of this year, subject to regulatory approval. 'This transaction will allow us to offer competitive value propositions to a wider customer profile via a multi-channel distribution model, positioning Ageas UK as one of the top three personal lines insurers,' CEO of Ageas Group, Hans De Cuyper, said on Monday. CEO of Esure Group, David McMillan, said in the same statement: 'Combining Ageas's scale, financial strength and excellent broker relationships with esure's strong retail brands, market-leading data capabilities and strength on PCWs, alongside a shared technology platform, will enhance our combined ability to invest in our customer proposition and open up new opportunities for growth.' Esure, which also operates under the brand names Sheilas' Wheels and First Alternative, was founded in 2000 and has been owned by Bain Capital since 2018. The group paid £1.2bn (€1.4bn) to end public ownership of the firm in 2018. Related UK insurers Aviva and Direct Line agree on sweetened takeover bid Aviva buys Direct Line, gaining share of the UK motor insurance market The deal also comes after Ageas attempted to expand its UK footprint by bidding for Direct Line. The British car insurer rejected two takeover bids from Ageas, the second of which valued the firm at £3.2bn (€3.7bn), branding the offer as 'unattractive' for shareholders. Direct Line is now being acquired by the UK's largest insurer Aviva for £3.7bn (€4.3bn), a takeover Direct Line approved after rejecting the firm's first offer. The acquisition means the combined group dominates more than 20% of the motor insurance market and 15% of the home sector. Esure said it had seen 'excellent progress' in its financial report for 2024, making a turnover of £1.1bn (€1.3bn), compared to £973mn in 2023. The company made a trading profit of around £126.8mn (€146.7mn) last year, up from a loss of £16.7mn in 2023. The deal between Esure and Ageas comes after the UK government launched an investigation into the high cost of car insurance last year, although prices have been falling in recent months.
Daily Record
13-05-2025
- Daily Record
Family targeted in gang war demand to be left in peace as new images of masked hoods emerge
Terrifying new images show the masked thugs who left a white Land Rover Defender engulfed in flames at the plush Edinburgh home of David McMillan, 54, last week. A family targeted in Scotland's gang war have demanded to be left in peace as terrifying new images reveal the masked hoods who torched their car. A white Land Rover Defender was engulfed in flames at the plush Edinburgh home of David McMillan, 54, last week after his family returned from a shopping trip. Firebombers had already attacked McMillan's home weeks earlier, while children slept inside. Now chilling images obtained by the Daily Record show brazen thugs setting the motor alight. A source close to the McMillans yesterday condemned the attacks - saying the family have no part in the 'disgusting' gang war putting their lives under threat. A source close to the family said: 'These are the faces of the scumbags who carry out these crimes. 'This family has nothing to do with this disgusting war.' In another gangland attack thugs linked to the Tamo Junto (TMJ) crime gang targeted a property in Edinburgh on Saturday. The attacks are being co-ordinated by a Mr Big in Dubai - who can't be named for legal reasons. TMJ have claimed credit for a string of attacks on properties linked to associates of jailed Edinburgh coke kingpin Mark Richardson and the Glasgow based Daniel clan as the turf war continues to escalate. The gangland feud is believed to have been started after a £500k stash of cocaine was bought from the Dubai- based Mr Big - but paid for with fake notes. Mr Big has waged a relentless war on the Daniel clan and Richardson's mob since March. We previously told how the McMillan family, including grandkids, were at the house at the time of Thursday's attack at the £1.2million home in the upmarket Craiglockhart area of Edinburgh. A man wearing a black balaclava and black jacket was filmed running from the scene as the Land Rover bursts into flames. While a later video shows the fire service turning up to tackle the blaze as the vehicle is well alight. One of the videos was released by the so-called Tamo Junto group. Now, new images from sources close to the family, clearly show one of the thugs using a petrol can to douse fuel over two cars parked on the driveway while another masked thug in a dark jacket and light trousers looks on. The source branded the attackers 'scumbags', saying they had put children at risk. Detective Superintendent Paul Grainger said it had been a 'reckless' and 'targeted' attack, adding: 'It is fortunate that no one was injured.' Three suspects dressed in dark-coloured clothing were reported to have left the area in a black hatchback vehicle along Greenbank Drive at about 7.45pm. The property was also targeted on April 17 when two masked thugs set the front door on fire while children slept inside. The feud started in Edinburgh in March with a number of firebombings at properties linked to Richardson, but moved to Glasgow last month with the Daniel clan being targeted. After a lull in the violence the war erupted again last week when a social media account was created mocking Mr Big and his TMJ gang. In the latest incident, terrifying footage shows masked thugs smashing windows of the property in Edinburgh at around 6pm on Saturday. The yobs forced open the door and smashed windows and items inside the property. No one is believed to have been injured in the incident. Richardson's brother, Dale, was targeted last Monday morning when his house in the capital was vandalised. Police Scotland have vowed to crack down on the gang wars and charged six men with a variety of offences yesterday following a series of dawn raids on Friday morning. A house in Barlanark, in Glasgow 's east end, was targeted by officers armed with a circular saw-type power tool and batons at 5am. Officers hacked at a full-length window before storming the semi-detached house and seizing two suspects from within. Detective Chief Superintendent David Ferry said issued a warning to those fuelling the gang war, saying 'violence will not be tolerated and will not stop until we bring those responsible for this criminality to justice'. He said the force was 'working tirelessly to build cases' and are following a number of significant lines of enquiry. A total of 32 people have now been arrested in relation to their investigation, which focuses on the suspected gang feud. 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. 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