Gang war detectives arrest 24-year-old man in connection with setting two fires

Detectives investigating recent gang war activity in and around Edinburgh have arrested a 24-year-old man in relation to two wilful fireraisings . 

The incidents which took place on Thursday, 6 March, 2025 and Sunday, 16 March, 2025 in Albert Street and Milton Road East, respectively,. 

Both are said by officers to be linked to the recent discharge of firearms and other fireraising incidents in the city. 

The man has also been arrested for the reset of a stolen vehicle. 

Officers said that their enquiries are ongoing. 

Detective Superintendent Paul Grainger said: “I want to reassure the community that we are continuing to work on this investigation and this is just one of many arrests over the coming weeks.” 

“If you have any information that can assist our investigation, please get in touch.”