Man charged with attempted murder after Glasgow house torched amid gang war

A man has been charged with attempted murder after a gang war-linked house blaze last month.

Owen Martin was arrested in connection with torching a home on Drumchapel Road at an address in Glasgow on May 29 following a police raid.

The 20-year-old appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court charged with wilful fire-raising and attempted murder. He made no plea and was remanded in custody.

His next appearance has not been confirmed.

Police say extensive enquiries into the criminal feud, which ignited in Edinburgh three months ago, remain ongoing and a dedicated team of officers continue to work together to gather vital evidence and reassure the public with intelligence-led patrols.

The number of arrests in connection with the gang war has now reached 42.

Throughout the investigation more than 8,000 homes have been visited and more than 1,600 vehicles have been stopped.

Detective Chief Superintendent Dave Ferry said: “I want to be clear that violence will not be tolerated, and we will not stop until we bring those responsible to justice.

We are still following positive lines of enquiry, and this arrest highlights our continued resolve to target organised crime.

“The support of our communities remains vital, and I want to again express my sincere thanks to the public for their continued help and information so far.

“If you know anything that could assist our ongoing investigation, please do the right thing and speak to us.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland via 101 quoting incident number 0562 of Friday, March 21, 2025.

Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously.