Adobe StockTwo homes targeted in firebomb attacks on Monday morning are the latest believed to be linked to an ongoing gang war.
Emergency services were called to properties on Colston Drive and John Marshall Drive in Bishopbriggs at around 12.50am following reports of a fire.
No one was injured in either blaze, however, the deliberate fires are believed to be linked to a feud between criminal organisations which ignited last month.
An investigation into both incidents is ongoing.
STV NewsA Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 12.50am on Monday, April 14, 2025, we were called to a report of a fire at a property on Colston Drive in Bishopbriggs.
“Emergency services attended, the fire was extinguished and there were no reports of injuries.
“It’s being treated as wilful and enquiries are ongoing.”
The force added: “Around 12.50am on Monday, April 14, 2025, we were called to a report of a fire at a property on John Marshall Drive in Bishopbriggs.
“Emergency services attended, the fire was extinguished and there were no reports of injuries.
“It’s being treated as wilful and enquiries are ongoing.”
Woman and child in hospital after attack
The targeted fires come one day after a home invasion on Egilsay Crescent in Milton where a 72-year-old woman and a 12-year-old boy were attacked.
Both were taken to hospital for treatment.
Violence has escalated in Edinburgh and Glasgow with a spate of deliberate fires and reported shootings linked to warring gangs.
One home was firebombed last week on Ashgill Road in Glasgow, mere minutes away from the most recent spree of attacks.
Arrests made and weapons seized in raids
Police have seized weapons, drugs, and a stolen vehicle as part of raids.
In April, six different addresses were targeted with deliberate fires in five days in Glasgow and the city’s surrounding suburbs.
A number arrests have been made in connection with the gang feud which has spread from Edinburgh to Glasgow.
Richard Ordish, 18, appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court charged with wilful fireraising, possessing an explosive substance with the intent to endanger life or property and attempted murder.
Ordish made no plea and was remanded in custody. He is due back in court within the next eight days.
A 38-year-old man was arrested and charged with reset of a stolen motor vehicle.
A 34-year-old woman was also arrested in connection with a stolen vehicle. A 16-year-old was arrested over reset of a stolen vehicle, various road traffic offences, and possession of an offensive weapon.
A 28-year-old man was also arrested and charged with threatening and abusive behaviour.
Nicky Robertson, 38, appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court charged with reset of a stolen vehicle.
He made no plea and was granted bail.
Marcus Laidley-Sobers, 28, also appeared charged with threatening and abusive behaviour. He made no plea and was granted bail.
Officers have also charged a 24-year-old man in connection with two deliberate fires in Edinburgh linked to the feud.
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