Grant Hunter has admitted to murdering gangster Marc Webley in a targeted shooting outside a pub in Edinburgh on Hogmanay 2023. The 34-year-old gunman fired four shots at Webley just before midnight on New Year's Eve, with one bullet fatally striking the 38-year-old victim outside the Anchor Inn on West Granton Road.
Two others have also pleaded guilty in connection with the case. Emma McVie, 27, and Gary Robertson, 22, admitted attempting to pervert the course of justice at the High Court in Edinburgh. Robertson additionally pleaded guilty to supplying cash and disposing of the firearm used in the attack.
The murder was described in the indictment as «aggravated by a connection with serious organised crime». Another man, aged 39, was injured during the shooting incident outside the busy pub.
Police Response
Detective Superintendent Graham Grant, the senior investigating officer, condemned the violence. «The violence involved in this case, which resulted in the death of a young man, is absolutely senseless», he said. «Our thoughts are with the family of Marc Webley today following these convictions.»
He emphasized the danger posed to the community. «Although this was a targeted attack, there was absolutely no regard for the safety of the local community by discharging a firearm outside a busy pub on New Year's Eve», Grant stated. «Violence and the carrying of firearms is completely unacceptable.»
Background
Webley had a history of gang violence. He was sentenced to 11 years in prison for attempted murder in 2005. Before his death, he had posted on social media, daring rivals to come after him.
Following the shooting, floral tributes appeared outside the pub. One read: «Hated by many. Loved by millions. Rest easy Marc.» His family and friends later hosted an all-night party at the Village Hotel in February 2024 to celebrate his life.
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