Gunman admits killing gangland kingpin Marc Webley in pub shooting
Grant Hunter also pleaded guilty to attempting to murder another man in the attack on Hogmanay in 2023
A gunman has admitted murdering gangland figure Marc Webley in a shooting attack in Edinburgh on Hogmanay 2023.
At the High Court in Edinburgh, 34-year-old Grant Hunter, pleaded guilty to murdering the 38-year-old and the attempted murder of a second man.
Two other people, Emma McVie, 27, and Gary Robertson, 22, both also pleaded guilty to attempting to pervert the course of justice
Webley was shot outside the Anchor Inn on Granton Crescent, in the Granton area of the capital, just before the bells.
Detective Superintendent Graham Grant, senior investigating officer, said: "The violence involved in this case, which resulted in the death of a young man, is absolutely senseless.
"Our thoughts are with the family of Marc Webley today following these convictions.
"Although this was a targeted attack, there was absolutely no regard for the safety of the local community by discharging a firearm outside a busy pub on New Year's Eve.
"One man lost his life and another was seriously injured, but this incident could also have left other people seriously injured - or worse - and I want to make it clear this behaviour will not be tolerated."
He continued: "Violence and the carrying of firearms is completely unacceptable.
"I believe these convictions sends a message to those involved in serious criminality that we remain determined to bring you to justice."