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08 Sept 2025

Teenager becomes 50th person charged in connection with suspected gang feud

Teenager becomes 50th person charged in connection with suspected gang feud

The number of people charged as part of investigations into a suspected gang feud has risen to 50.

Police said an 18-year-old man is the latest person to be arrested and charged in connection with Operation Portaledge, the ongoing investigation into violent incidents in the east and west of the country.

The spate of violent incidents, including shootings, firebombings and assaults, began in Edinburgh and the east of Scotland in March, but spread to the Glasgow region in April and May.

The 18-year-old has been arrested and charged in connection with alleged wilful fire-raisings at three properties in Edinburgh – on Pitcairn Grove, Prestonfield Crescent and Niddrie Marischal Crescent – on Thursday April 17, police said.

He is expected to appear in court in due course.

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