Three men given life sentences for Restalrig murder

Three men have been given life sentences for the murder of a man in Edinburgh last year.

James Watson (27), Paul Watson (29) and Gary Sim (32) appeared before the High Court in Edinburgh today (Fri) in connection with the death of Thomas Lamb.

Mr Lamb was found on Restalrig Circus on September 20 having been attacked and beaten.

All three initially denied killing Mr Lamb but detectives from Police Scotland’s Major Investigation Team carried out significant enquiry before arresting and charging them with his murder.

They were found guilty following a three-week trial and will serve a minimum of 20 years in prison.

Detective Chief Inspector Keith Hardie of Police Scotland’s Major Investigation Team, said: “The murder of Thomas Lamb was a senseless and brutal attack.

“All three of the men had tried to deny killing Mr Lamb but thanks to the hard work of the officers involved in this investigation we were able to provide overwhelming evidence of their guilt.

“Throughout this investigation Mr Lamb’s family have shown tremendous courage and my thoughts are with them today.”