Bradley Welsh murder: A timeline surrounding the Trainspotting 2 star’s fatal shooting

It’s been 12 days since the murder of Edinburgh boxer and Trainspotting 2 star Bradley Welsh.
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Here is a timeline of how the story has unfolded...

Wednesday 7pm, April 17: Bradley Welsh is training at Holyrood Boxing Gym

Wednesday 7.30pm: Mr Welsh drives outside his home and speaks to a neighbour before being shot in the head while walking down the steps to his flat.

It's been 12 days since the murder of Bradley Welsh.It's been 12 days since the murder of Bradley Welsh.
It's been 12 days since the murder of Bradley Welsh.
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Wednesday just after 8pm: A huge police presence descends on Chester Street with armed officers visible after several reports of a gunshot being heard.

Wednesday 10pm: Forensics are seen entering the basement flat to search for evidence.

Wednesday 11pm: The victim is named locally as Bradley Welsh.

Thursday 8am: People begin leaving floral tributes to the late Bradley Welsh.

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Thursday noon: Police confirm the victim of the fatal shooting to be the Trainspotting 2 star.

Thursday 1pm: A forensic team is seen scouring Chester Street looking for clues as part of the investigation.

Thursday 3pm: Detective superintendent Allan Burton reveals to the media the details of the former boxer’s final moments and issues a public appeal for help in finding the man responsible.

Tuesday, April 23: Police Scotland reveal they have arrested, questioned and released a man in connection with the murder.

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Wednesday, April 24: A second man is arrested, questioned and released by the murder squad.

Monday, April 29, 10am: Police Scotland reveal that on Saturday April 20, after exhaustive CCTV investigation and local inquiries, detectives and forensic experts descend on Kaimes Avenue in Kirknewton to seize a grey Ford Kuga, captured on a security camera in William Street near Mr Welsh’s basement home, at around 7.30pm on the night he died.

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