Three teenagers sentenced to life following Prestonfield murder

Three teenagers who beat a pensioner to death were given
live sentences at Edinburgh High Court yesterday.

Keirin McMillan (20) was sentenced to 18 years in prison
with his younger brother, Aron McMillan (17), given 17 years and three months.
A third boy, Levi Hunter (16), was also sentenced to 17 years.

Reporting restrictions have now been lifted on the case and
all Alasdair’s killers, despite two of them being under 18, can now be named.

The brutal attack happened around 10.40pm on Thursday, 21
February, 2019, following a report of a disturbance at Alasdair McPherson
Forsyth’s flat on Clearburn Road in the Prestonfield area.

On arrival, 67-year-old Alasdair was found with serious
injuries to his head and body. He was pronounced dead at the scene by the
Scottish Ambulance Service.

The three teenagers beat Mr Forsyth in a brutal attack with
a hammer, a wrench and a screwdriver.

Detective Inspector Bob Campbell, the senior investigation
officer on this case, said: “This attack on Alasdair was an unprovoked and
cowardly act and the three individuals responsible have rightly been brought to
justice.

“Knowing these teenagers will now spend a substantial period
of time in prison is a welcome thought to the local community.

“Hopefully today’s news will give Alasdair’s family and
friends closure on what has been a horrific period of time.

“I would like to thank officers and staff along with members
of the community, who assisted with this investigation.”