A judge told Josh Neil at the High Court in Edinburgh that if the crimes were intended to scare a key witness in another case from giving evidence then it failed.
Dave Finlay is a local journalist based in Scotland, with a focus on crime and justice reporting. His work has been featured in various publications, including Edinburgh Live, The Press and Journal, ClydebankPost, Glasgow Times, Scottish Daily Record and Sunday Mail Ltd. Dave's articles cover a range of topics, from drug-related crimes and court proceedings to incidents of violence and sexual assault.