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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
Edinburgh Live
23-05-2025
- Edinburgh Live
Edinburgh gang police in major manhunt after murder bid on Mark Richardson's pal
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Police in Edinburgh are looking to trace 'four or five' men after the attempted murder of mob boss Mark Richardson's friend. At around 9.20pm on Thursday evening, the group of males got out of a grey Land Rover Discovery and attacked David McMillian at his home on Pitcairn Grove. The 54-year-old was rushed to hospital, with his condition currently unknown. Officers have confirmed the incident is linked to the ongoing 'gang wars' that began in Edinburgh and spread to Glasgow. Enquiries have established that the Land Rover Discovery travelled eastbound along the M8. Images from the street on Friday morning showed the home taped off by police. Forensics were spotted scouring through the garden of the home as officers in uniform stood guard. Sign up for Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox 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. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. 'If anyone has any information regarding this crime, please contact us.' The violence began back in March after Dubai-based crime lord Mr Big, who was recently unmasked as Ross McGill, was ripped off in a cocaine deal by Mark Richardson's associates. Since then, homes and businesses of Richardson's associates have been targeted. Anyone with information is urged to contact Police Scotland via 101 quoting incident number 3866.
