A 28-year-old man has been convicted of murder following a trial at the High Court in Edinburgh.
Kevin Addison was found guilty of the murder of Dodou Leigh, (30) who was shot dead within a flat in the Leith area of the Capital, on December 4 last year.
Addison had shot the Gambian national as a result of a dispute between the pair, before fleeing the flat in Hawkhill Close. Leigh died within the flat as a result of his injuries.
A murder inquiry was launched, and Addison was arrested days later as a result of inquiries carried out by the Major Investigation Team.
Detective Inspector Scott Cunningham, from Police Scotland’s Specialist Crime Division, said: “Dodou Leigh was shot by Kevin Addison, who fled the scene, leaving his victim to bleed to death within the flat. His murder caused considerable concern within the community, and a significant amount of resources were devoted towards tracing Addison.
“Detectives from the Major Investigation Team undertook extensive inquiries, including the use of CCTV and other investigative techniques, with considerable assistance from the local and Gambian community in Edinburgh, along with partner agencies.
“As a result of these inquiries, Kevin Addison was arrested within a few days of the shooting. It is my sincere hope that today’s conviction provides some closure for Dodou Leigh’s family, who have suffered a harrowing ordeal as a result of his death in such violent circumstances.
“I would like to thank them for the assistance they provided to police over the course of our investigation into his murder.
“Police Scotland is committed to tackling violent crime, and we will act swiftly to bring those responsible to justice.”
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
