An ongoing feud between crime gangs in Edinburgh may be connected to a suspicious fire that occurred in the city, according to the police. The fire in Niddrie in the early hours of Sunday is just one in a series of incidents, including two shootings on Thursday and Friday in Niddrie and West Pilton Bank. Police Scotland has gathered significant CCTV footage related to these incidents, which are said to be impacting residents significantly.
The blaze in the Hay Drive area, which occurred around 04:30 on Sunday, was attended by Scottish Fire and Rescue. Fortunately, there were no casualties reported, and the fire is now under investigation as part of the broader probe into the recent shootings. Investigating officers have conducted road and vehicle checks in several areas to gather more information.
Supt Paul Gillespie has stated that every tool and tactic is being utilized in the investigation to disrupt criminal activity. Additional officers have been deployed to target criminals and prevent further incidents. Enquiries are ongoing into the incidents, with a belief that they are linked to groups actively targeting each other. The community has been urged to approach officers with any concerns and to assist in providing information to the police.
The shootings that took place in Niddrie Marischal Crescent and West Pilton Bank are believed to be connected to these ongoing feuds between groups. Both incidents, which occurred on Thursday and Friday, resulted in no reported injuries. The authorities are working diligently to identify those responsible for these dangerous acts and are seeking the cooperation of the public in their investigations
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