Trial date set for the fatal shooting of Edinburgh gangster
Marc Webley, 38, was shot dead outside a pub in West Grandon Road on Hogmanay last year
Last updated 4th Dec 2024
Three people charged with the murder of an Edinburgh gangster are to stand trial next November.
Marc Webley was shot dead outside a pub in West Grandon Road on Hogmanay last year.
The 38 year-old is said to have been shot on the body after a firearm was repeatedly discharged at him.
Webley was so severely hurt that he passed away in Edinburgh Royal Infirmary on January 1 2024.
Graham Hunter, 33, Emma McVie, 26, Gary Robertson, 21, are also accused of attempting to murder another man, who was also allegedly shot during the same incident.
The charges are said to be "aggravated by a connection with serious organised crime".
Hunter, McVie and Robertson face a further accusation of attempting to pervert the course of justice following the attacks.
This includes claims of clothes and the inside of a car used in the crimes being torched.
A handgun is also said to have been disposed of.
Hunter, McVie and Robertson all appeared in the dock for a hearing at the High Court in Glasgow.
Lawyers for the latter two pleaded not guilty on their behalf.
The court was told guilty pleas had been offered for certain accusations for Hunter, but that these had been rejected by prosecutors.
Lord Mulholland is the allocated judge for the case and he set a trial on Wednesday due to begin in November 2025 in Edinburgh.
The case could last up to 15 days.
Advocate depute Graeme Jessop KC will lead the prosecution. Hunter is represented by Mark Stewart KC, McVie's lawyer is Brian Gilfedder while Robertson will be defended by Iain McSporran KC