Trio jailed for life for murder of Edinburgh man

A woman, her younger brother and her friend have all been jailed for life for the murder of her ex-boyfriend.

Ashleigh Wallace, Shaun Wallace and Peter Herbert were all sentenced to 18 years in jail for killing Stephen Grant.

The trio stabbed the 49-year-old 10 times and struck him with objects in a flat on the city's Magdalene Drive in July 2018.

They then moved his body outside and left him to die.

Police caught the three after DNA evidence linked them to the crime scene.

Detective Inspector Bruce Coutts from Corstorphine CID said: “We welcome the sentencing today of these people who have continued to deny this horrific crime and shown no remorse for their actions.

“Ashleigh Wallace, her brother Shaun Wallace, and Patrick Herbert subjected Mr Grant to a sustained and brutal attack, leaving him for dead in the back garden. The level of violence inflicted upon Mr Grant was shocking, and ultimately cost him his life.

“I’d like to thank the local community for their support whilst our investigations were ongoing, and the assistance and cooperation of Mr Grant’s friends and family. I hope that the conclusion of today’s proceedings will help them to move forward with their lives.

“Violent incidents cause fear to local communities and the unnecessary harm to individuals. There is no place for it in society and we will always ensure that perpetrators of violent crime are brought before the courts.