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Joshua Stewart convicted of serious organised crime offence in Edinburgh

Head and shoulders image of Joshua Stewart - a white man with medium length brown hair and brown facial hair, wearing a grey top in front of an off-white background.

A 21-year-old man has been convicted following an attempted murder in Edinburgh.

Joshua Stewart pleaded guilty at the High Court in Glasgow today, Thursday, 5 March, 2026.

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, 2025.

Stewart was arrested and charged in connection with the incident on Monday, 16 June, 2025.

Detective Chief Superintendent Dave Ferry, Specialist Crime Division, said: “This was a violent incident and the conviction is testament to the hard work and dedication by detectives, specialist officers and partners across the country.

“We will continue to bring those involved in serious criminality to justice.

“Police Scotland remains committed 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.

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