Glasgow crime mob's 'hired muscle' jailed for 16 years for violent attacks
Ross Al-Gailani carried out violent attacks, including a murder bid on a former gang member
A man who was the hired muscle for a ruthless crime mob has been jailed for 16 years.
Ross Al-Gailani doled out horrific violence including a murder bid on a former gang member who ended up having his leg amputated.
Another victim was filmed being held hostage, stripped, tortured, beaten with a baseball bat and struck with a machete.
Al-Gailani's own lawyer described the sickening violence as "seven weeks of mayhem" in the west of Scotland.
The 36 year-old was today sentenced at the High Court in Glasgow having pleaded guilty to the attacks.
A judge branded what he did as "sadistic".
Prosecutor John McElroy KC told the hearing: "Al-Gailani is assessed to be a criminal enforcer used by persons to carry out attacks in relation to drugs, money and personal vengeance."
Al-Gailani pleaded guilty to attempting to murder, and assault to severe injury, permanent disfigurement and impairment.
He also admitted to two charges which included extorting £19,000.
Al-Gailani further pleaded guilty to assaulting the final victim to her severe injury and permanent disfigurement.
Lady Stacey said the jail-term would have been 18 years for "carrying out the various atrocities", but for the guilty pleas.
The judge: "You acted in a despicable manner - your actions were cruel, cowardly and sadistic."
Al-Gailani will be supervised for a further three years on his release.