Two appear in court charged with murder following Edinburgh shooting

Police have confirmed a third person has also now been charged

He appeared in private at Edinburgh Sheriff Court.
Author: Ally McGilvrayPublished 8th Jan 2024
Last updated 8th Jan 2024

Two people have appeared in court charged with murder following the shooting of a man at a pub in Edinburgh.

Marc Webley, who was 38, was killed just before midnight on Hogmanay outside the Anchor Inn in Granton.

Thirty-two-year-old Grant Hunter, and Emma McVie, who's 25, have also been charged with attempting to murder a second man.

The pair - who both gave addresses in Edinburgh - made no plea during a private appearance at the city's Sheriff Court today (Monday).

They were committed for further examination and remanded in custody.

Both Hunter and McVie are due to appear in court again within the next eight days.

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Meanwhile, police have confirmed a third person - a 33-year-old woman - was arrested today in connection with the case, and further enquiries are ongoing.

Speaking earlier, Detective Superintendent Graham Grant, from Police Scotland's Major Investigation Team, said: “We’d like to thank the local community for their support and patience while enquiries are ongoing.

"There will continue to be an increased police presence in the area and anyone with further concerns should speak to officers, call 101, or in the case of an emergency, 999.”

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