Glasgow man who hid gun in girlfriend's home jailed

A man who hid a potentially deadly rifle and bullets at his girlfriend's home has been locked up for seven years.

Scott Cranston was held after police raided the flat in Glasgow's Toryglen last June.

Officers discovered an American Winchester rifle along with ammunition in a bedroom.

It emerged Cranston had been staying at the property for several nights before the search.

The 39 year-old was later charged and today/yesterday appeared at the High Court in Glasgow.

He pled guilty to four charges including possessing the gun and bullets.

It emerged he had previously been jailed for firearms offences during a lengthy criminal past.

Lady Rae said: “You were in possession of a lethal and dangerous weapon along with ammunition.”

The judge added she was imposing a “deterrent” sentence in view of Cranston's record and to discourage others who may get involved in gun crimes.

Cranston winked to two men in the public gallery as he was led handcuffed to the cells