Edinburgh 24-year-old man convicted of wilful fireraising incidents in Leith and Joppa
A 24-year-old man has been convicted of wilful fireraising in Edinburgh in connection with incidents earlier this year.
Logan Carlin pleaded guilty at the High Court in Edinburgh today, Tuesday, December 23. The incidents took place on Thursday, March 6 at a salon on Albert Street and Sunday, March 16 at Milton Road East.
Firefighters tackled the blaze at the Belle Cheveux salon in Albert Street after they were called to the scene at around 2.30am in the morning. No one was injured in the blaze but surrounding properties were evacuated to ensure residents’ safety and a police cordon was put in place.
Carlin was arrested and charged in connection with wilful fireraising and reset of a stolen vehicle. He is due to be sentenced at a later date.
Detective Chief Superintendent Dave Ferry, Specialist Crime Division, said: “While this was established as a targeted attack, we understand that it was a concerning incident for the local community.
“I want to make it clear to those intent on being involved in serious criminality that we will not give up and you will be brought to justice.
"This conviction is testament to the hard work and dedication by detectives, specialist officers and partners across the country and highlights our commitment to the Serious and Organised Crime Taskforce and its national strategy."
Operation Portaledge is the ongoing investigation into violent gangland incidents in the East and West of the country.