The property on Hay Drive in the Niddrie area went up in flames in the early hours of Friday, April 4 – the second time in a fortnight.
The property was allegedly targeted on April 4
A man has been arrested and charged after an Edinburgh home was allegedly “firebombed” twice within days amid a gangland turf war.
We previously told how the property on Hay Drive in the Niddrie area went up in flames in the early hours of Friday, April 4 – the second time in a fortnight. No one was injured in the fire, which spread to a family home next door.
At the time police said the attack was linked to a wave of firebombings and firearms being discharged in the capital.
The same property had been targeted on March 23.
Officers have now confirmed that a 41-year-old man was arrested by another police force and charged by Police Scotland in connection with “two fire-raisings” at the property. He was due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Tuesday, May 6.
Meanwhile police have confirmed another arrest has also been made as officers continue to investigate linked violent incidents in the East and West.
A 24-year-old man was also arrested and charged in Edinburgh for a breach of bail on Friday and appeared in Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday.
Detective Chief Superintendent David Ferry said: “I want to make it clear that we will not stop until we bring those responsible for this criminality to justice.
“Local officers continue to reassure the public with intelligence-led patrols to disrupt the activities of criminals in our communities.
“The support of our communities is absolutely vital when it comes to tackling serious organised crime, preventing violence and getting justice for victims. Your information really can make a difference.
“If you know anything about who is responsible for these dangerous and abhorrent acts, please do the right thing and speak to us.”
Firefighters attending the blaze on Hay Drive
Anyone who can assist with enquiries is asked to contact Police Scotland via 101 quoting incident number 0562 of Friday, March 21, 2025. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously.
It’s understood at least 26 people have now been arrested as police try to tackle the growing gangland turf war which started in Edinburgh and spread to Glasgow.
Sources say trouble flared between rival factions after hoods linked to mobster kingpin Mark Richardson, who is in jail, were accused of stealing a stash of cocaine worth £500,000 linked to a Mr Big.
It’s understood the Mr Big Glasgow mob boss, now based in Dubai, launched a new crime syndicate and began to flood Scotland with imported gear.