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Edinburgh Live
3 days ago
- Edinburgh Live
Origins and timeline of Edinburgh's gangland war as police launch huge operation
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 Get the latest Edinburgh Live breaking news on WhatsApp Edinburgh officers are hopeful for a reprieve amid rumours warring factions in the ongoing gangland feud agreed a truce. Streets across the capital and Glasgow have descended into chaos in the past few months but there is hope an end to the conflict is in sight. With this in mind, the Record looks at some of the key incidents thought to involve drug lords including Mark Richardson and Ross McGill as well as the Daniel and Lyons crime clans. March 6. A masked and hooded thug is caught on camera throwing a Molotov cocktail at a beauty salon in Leith, run by jailed drug lord Mark Richardson's partner Stephanie Dignan. It signals the beginning of a new drug war. March 11. Stephanie's dad Steven's warehouse in Musselburgh, East Lothian is set ablaze. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sentstraight to your messages. March 16 Another firebombing, this time in Portobello. A garage goes up in flames in the coastal suburb's Milton Road East. March 20. A shooting at a property in Niddrie linked to Richardson shocks residents when three shots ring out before the hood responsible flees in a white BMW. March 21. More gunshots are fired as a window is blasted at a ground floor flat in the city's West Pilton Bank at about 7.55am. March 23 A yob hurls a petrol bomb through a window of a property in Hay Drive, Niddrie, with a chilling video clip shared online later. (Image: Supplied) April 4 The Hay Drive property is targeted again. The blaze spreads to the house next door, with a dozen firefighters battling the flames. April 7. Four firebombing attacks in 24 hours, include three properties in Glasgow which are linked to the Daniel crime clan. Brazen hoods taking time to gloat by posting videos on social media to warn of more attacks. April 8 A Glasgow factory linked to the Daniel family is firebombed as the gangland turf war escalates. Sign up for Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox 26 April 2025. Four men appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court to face fire raising and firearms offences following dawn raids. May 8 The office of Deuce Private Hire taxi firm, believed to be another business linked to the Daniel clan and Edinburgh crime boss Mark Richardson in Glasgow, is torched . May 22. Machete thugs slice open the skull of Mark Richardson's pal David McMillan snr, 54 in a bloody attack. He fights back before the thugs fled and drives himself to hospital.
Daily Record
3 days ago
- Daily Record
Gangland feud timeline as key incidents turn Glasgow and Edinburgh streets into warzone
We look at some of the key incidents thought to involve drug lords including Mark Richardson and Dubai-based so-called Mr Big, Ross McGill as well as the Daniel and Lyons crime clans. Police are hoping for a let up in the gang feud that has turned the streets of Glasgow and Edinburgh into a warzone in recent weeks. With the end of the war in sight, we look at some of the key incidents thought to involve drug lords including Mark Richardson and Ross McGill as well as the Daniel and Lyons crime clans. March 6. A masked and hooded thug is caught on camera throwing a Molotov cocktail at a beauty salon in Leith, run by jailed drug lord Mark Richardson's partner Stephanie Dignan. It signals the beginning of a new drug war. March 11. Stephanie's dad Steven's warehouse in Musselburgh, East Lothian is set ablaze. March 16 Another firebombing, this time in Portobello. A garage goes up in flames in the coastal suburb's Milton Road East. March 20. A shooting at a property in Niddrie linked to Richardson shocks residents when three shots ring out before the hood responsible flees in a white BMW. March 21. More gunshots are fired as a window is blasted at a ground floor flat in the city's West Pilton Bank at about 7.55am. March 23 A yob hurls a petrol bomb through a window of a property in Hay Drive, Niddrie, with a chilling video clip shared online later. April 4 The Hay Drive property is targeted again. The blaze spreads to the house next door, with a dozen firefighters battling the flames. April 7. Four firebombing attacks in 24 hours, include three properties in Glasgow which are linked to the Daniel crime clan. Brazen hoods taking time to gloat by posting videos on social media to warn of more attacks. April 8 A Glasgow factory linked to the Daniel family is firebombed as the gangland turf war escalates. 26 April 2025. Four men appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court to face fire raising and firearms offences following dawn raids. May 8 The office of Deuce Private Hire taxi firm, believed to be another business linked to the Daniel clan and Edinburgh crime boss Mark Richardson in Glasgow, is torched . May 22. Machete thugs slice open the skull of Mark Richardson's pal David McMillan sn r, 54 in a bloody attack. He fights back before the thugs fled and drives himself to hospital.
Daily Record
6 days ago
- Daily Record
Four men in court over "firebombing" at Mark Richardson's pal's house and Glasgow taxi firm
They appeared in private at Edinburgh Sheriff Court. Four men have appeared in court charged in connection with alleged gangland firebombings across Edinburgh and Lanarkshire. Robert Thomson, 18, Kieran Abercrombie, 31, Tyler Ramage, 18, and Kenzie Gardner, 18, were arrested by cops executing warrants in early morning raids on Friday, May 23, at addresses in Edinburgh, Whitburn and Bathgate. They appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday facing a number of various charges. Thomson, from Whitburn, appeared charged with three counts of wilful fireraising and a firearms offence. He made no plea and was granted bail to appear again at a later date. Abercrombie, from Whitburn, also made no plea after being charged with three counts of wilful fireraising. He was remanded in custody to appear again within eight days. Ramage, of no fixed abode, was charged with two counts of wilful fireraising. He made no plea and was granted bail to appear again at a later date. Gardner, from Bathgate, was charged with with three counts of wilful fireraising. He made no plea and was granted bail to appear again at a later date. We told how the home of David McMillan Snr, a close pal of mob boss Mark Richardson, on Pitcairn Grove was allegedly "firebombed" on Thursday, May 8. McMillan Snr's home was previously targeted on April 17, when masked thugs set the front door of his property on fire while children slept inside. And on Thursday May 22 another incident occurred when a "machete attack" left the 54-year-old in hospital with serious injuries. Police said they are treating the incident as attempted murder and hunting a gang of masked men who were seen fleeing the area. One of the 18-year-olds and Abercrombie were also charged in connection with fire-raising at Deuce Private Hire on Cumbernauld Road in Stepps on May 8, 2025. The business is understood to be linked to the Daniels crime clan. Pictures from the scene showed officers standing guard and police tape around the unit where the main front office window was boarded up. Another image showed CID officers examining the scene with one officer pictured wearing blue forensic gloves. In the past week a 21-year-old man appeared in court after the homes of Steven Bonzo Daniel and his uncle Norman Daniel were allegedly "firebombed" in Bishopbriggs. He appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Cour t charged with two attempted murders and a fire-raising in Glasgow last month. Police say they have arrested 41 people in connection with a series of linked incidents across the country. 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. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Sources say trouble flared between the rival factions after hoods linked to caged mobster Mark Richardson were accused of ripping off Ross McGill, known as Mr Big, over a stash of cocaine worth £500,000. Cops have committed to coming down hard on those involved in the violence in an investigation known as Operation Portaledge, with dawn raids on multiple properties. Police Scotland Chief Constable Jo Farrell earlier this week said the investigation is a priority for forensics teams. Detective Chief Superintendent Dave Ferry also 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 inquiry. '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.'
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
STV News
09-05-2025
- STV News
Gang war arrests reach 32 as police vow to bring all of those involved to justice
A total of 32 people have been arrested in connection with Scotland's 'most significant' investigation into 'gang war'. The feud ignited after properties on Niddrie Marschial Crescent and West Pilton Bank in Edinburgh were targeted by gunmen within 24 hours on March 20 and March 21. However, prior to the shootings, a venue on Albert Street was torched on March 6 and a home was firebombed on March 16. On March 23, a property on Hay Drive was deliberately set alight, and a second wilful fire occurred at a home on the Edinburgh street on April 4. STV News Incidents in Edinburgh believed to be linked to the ongoing feud. The gang war arrived in Glasgow three days later when a trio of homes, on Ashgill Road, Gala Street and Meadow Court in Stepps, were torched. A day later, a business was firebombed in Bishopbriggs. A 72-year-old woman and a 12-year-old boy were left injured after a home was invaded by masked men on Egilsay Crescent in the Milton area of Glasgow on April 12. In the early hours of April 14, homes on Colston Drive and John Marshall Drive in Bishopbriggs were firebombed. STV News Incidents in Glasgow and the surrounding area believed to be linked to the ongoing feud. In the latest slew of attacks linked to the ongoing feud, two cars were torched on Gorgie Road and a home was vandalised on Bellenden Gardens in Edinburgh on Tuesday, May 6. Two days later, two vehicles were set aight by three suspects in dark clothing on the capital's Pitcairn Grove. During the same day, taxi firm Deuce Private Hire was torched on Cumbernauld Road in Stepps. Officers have so far made 32 arrests in connection with the ongoing criminal feud, including three people in connection with conspiracy to murder Detective chief superintendent David Ferry confirmed the investigation into the gang war gripping Scotland's two largest cities is 'the most significant' in the country. As part of the organised crime and counter terrorism operation , armed officers raided six properties in the Barlanark, Maryhill, Hamiltonhill, Milton of Campsie and Wishaw areas in Glasgow and North Lanarkshire on Friday morning. STV News Emergency services were called to Pitcairn Grove in the capital at around 7.45pm on Thursday following reports of two vehicles on fire. Six people were arrested after the search warrants were executed at the addresses. A number of items, including a quantity of class B drugs and £46,000 in cash, were seized. On Wednesday, firearms officers intercepted a car on Salamander Street in Edinburgh at around 3.30pm and arrested a 27-year-old man in connection with various offences linked to the feud. Last month, a total of six homes were raided in the capital with a number of items relevant to the investigation, including a stolen Range Rover, being seized by officers. First Minister John Swinney previously praised the 'excellent' job of 'effectively' tackling the organised criminal groups. A number of people have appeared in court charged with offences linked to the feud. In April, Richard Ordish, 18, and a 17-year-old man were taken into custody after a home was deliberately set alight on Edinburgh's Hay Drive. Ordish was also arrested in connection with the torching of another premises and a car in the city in March. The 18-year-old appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court charged with wilful fire-raising, possessing an explosive substance with the intent to endanger life or property and attempted murder. He made no plea. Earlier in the month, Nicky Robertson, 38, appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court charged with reset of a stolen vehicle. He made no plea and was granted bail. Marcus Laidley-Sobers, 28, also appeared charged with threatening and abusive behaviour. He made no plea and was granted bail. Christopher Livingstone Senior, 61, and Christopher Livingstone Junior, 41, appeared at Dundee Sheriff Court charged with possessing a firearm without holding a certificate. Police Scotland Six properties in Edinburgh were raided by police in Edinburgh last month. Both made no plea and were remanded in custody. Marshall O'Hara appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court charged with three attempted murders. The 20-year-old made no plea and was remanded into custody. Nicky Robertson, 38, and Steven Ramsey, 36, were both charged with possessing a self-loading or pump-action gun at Edinburgh Sheriff Court. Robertson was also charged with possessing a firearm despite having a criminal conviction. Ramsey was charged with possessing ammunition without a firearm certificate. Neither made a plea, and both were remanded in custody. Ryan Carlin appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court charged with a number of offences including conspiracy, dangerous driving, reset of a vehicle and failing to stop a vehicle when asked to do so. The 23-year-old made no plea and was remanded in custody. Sean Doyle appeared in court, charged with conspiracy and reset. The 24-year-old made no plea. Paul MacAuley faced four charges at Edinburgh Sheriff Court, including reset, theft and culpable and reckless conduct. No plea was made by the 38-year-old. STV News Two cars were torched on Gorgie Road in Edinburgh on Tuesday A 16-year-old boy also appeared in court facing reset, two counts of possessing a weapon in a public place, behaving in a threatening or abusive manner and three road traffic offences. The teen made no plea and was granted bail. Aiden McLaughlin appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court charged with wilful fire-raising on Wellington Road, Bishopbriggs on Tuesday, April 8. The 20-year-old made no plea and was remanded in custody. Dean Scott, 32, also appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court charged with breach of the peace linked to serious and organised crime in connection with an incident which took place at Castlebay Street in Glasgow. He also made no plea and was remanded in custody. In May, Kurtis Young appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Tuesday, charged with two counts of attempted murder after he was arrested in connection with property fires on Hay Drive in the capital. The 41-year-old made no plea and was remanded in custody. John Callaghan is the latest man to appear in court charged with offences linked to the ongoing gang war. He appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court and faced nine charges, including housebreaking and two counts of motor vehicle theft. The 27-year-old made no plea and was remanded in Custody. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
