Scots supergang jailed for 59 years over string of murders in reign of terror

Three members of a Scots supergang involved in a deadly campaign of murder and violence were jailed today for a minimum of 59 years.

Harvey was also later involved in the murder bid of drug dealer Scott Bennett, 43, who was shot outside a vets in Rutherglen, Lanarkshire on December 3 of that year. Co-accused Thomas Wilson, 26, was found not guilty of murdering Mr Lyko. Owen was further convicted of being part of the vets shooting of Bennett.

The judge told him: "These were extremely brutal offences done because of drug debts owed by the victims. Each shooting was meticulously planned in advance. Crimes involving the use of guns are of the upper most concern to the public and the court. Join the Daily Record's WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages.Lord Clark told him: "These crimes were pre-planned and you were found guilty of playing a part in each of them. These are extremely grave offences arising from drug debts owed by the victims. By the verdict of the jury, you have been convicted of very serious offences."

The Skoda then pulled up Covered up gunman Harvey emerged from the car. Harvey blasted Mr More nine times to his head and body before he ran back inside the vehicle and fled the scene. It was stated that Harvey paid £200 for the flights which was suggested was "proceeds" from the murder. Miss Glancy said: "Thomas Guthrie carried out this cowardly unprovoked assault on Mr Shields. We know from CCTV the attacker was waiting for some time for Mr Shields to emerge from his office at the end of the day. The injuries sustained by Mr Shields were significant - he had multiple injuries and required medical treatment.

The getaway vehicle used in the murder bid was found burnt out in the same location used to set fire to the car used in the Mr More murder. It was stated that the bullet cut Bennett's tongue and his injuries required stitches. Bennett was seen to be able to flee the scene in his van immediately after the shooting.

Polish national Mr Lyko was murdered and left in a burning car which Miss Glancy stated was related to "drugs and drug debt."

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