Man sentenced following violent offence and discharge of firearm in Edinburgh
A 27-year-old man has been sentenced to eight years and four months in prison following a violent offence and discharge of a firearm in Edinburgh.
Arran Reid pleaded guilty at the High Court in Edinburgh today, Tuesday, 9 December, 2025 to assault to severe injury, permanent disfigurement and to danger of life.
Officers were made aware of the attempted murder of a 54-year-old man on Pitcairn Grove in Edinburgh around 9.20pm on Thursday, 22 May.
Reid was arrested and charged in connection with the incident on Monday, 16 June.
On Friday, 13 June, officers were made aware of a window having been damaged at a property on Walter Scott Avenue.
Following enquiries, it was established that the damage had been caused by the discharge of a firearm.
Reid was also charged in connection with this incident on Tuesday, 15 July.
Detective Chief Superintendent Dave Ferry, Specialist Crime Division, said: "I want to make it clear to those intent on being involved in serious criminality that we will not give up and you will be brought to justice.
"This conviction is testament to the hard work and dedication by detectives, specialist officers and partners across the country.
“It also highlights Police Scotland's commitment to the Serious and Organised Crime Taskforce and its national strategy."
Operation Portaledge is the ongoing investigation into violent incidents in the East and West of the country.
