Man arrested two months after deliberate fire amid ongoing 'gang war'

Officers and multiple police vehicles were seen at a property in the Muirhouse Drive area of Edinburgh on Sunday.

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A man has been charged two months after a deliberate fire in Edinburgh connected to an ongoing gang war in Scotland’s central belt.

It comes after officers and multiple police vehicles were seen at a property in the Muirhouse Drive area of the city at around 6pm on Sunday.

Police confirmed a 26-year-old man was arrested at the property in connection with outstanding warrants.

Owen Logan, from Edinburgh, appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday and was charged in connection with a deliberate fire in Edinburgh’s Albert Street on Thursday, March 6.

An 18-year-old and a 24-year-old were also previously charged in connection with the blaze.

The fire is believed to be connected to ongoing gang violence across the central belt, including other fire-raisings and the discharge of firearms.

Logan made no plea during his appearance in court. He was committed for further examination and remanded in custody.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “A 26-year-old man was arrested in connection with outstanding warrants after officers attended a property in the Muirhouse Drive area of Edinburgh around 6pm on Sunday, June 15, 2025.

“He has also been charged in connection with a wilful fire at a premises in Albert Street in Edinburgh on Thursday, March 6.

“He is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court today, Monday, June 16.”