Assassin in gangland gun murder jailed for 26 years

A PAID assassin who carried out a Hogmanay gangland hit will serve a minimum of 26 years in prison.

- BY NEWS REPORTERS

Grant Hunter, 34, fatally shot Marc Webley, 38, outside the Anchor Inn in Granton, Edinburgh, just after 11.30pm on December 31, 2023.

Hunter pulled up outside the busy pub in a stolen Hyundai SUV, wearing a balaclava, and was approached by Mr Webley and his friend Stewart Pearson. CCTV footage captured Mr Webley showing his mobile phone to Hunter, who then removed his mask and opened fire, hitting Mr Pearson, who was injured.

Mr Webley, who could be seen on CCTV holding a knife, ran for his life but was shot in the back.

Despite attempts by pub staff and customers to give him CPR, he was pronounced dead at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh in the early hours of January 1, 2024.

Mr Webley, who was suspected by police to be involved in organised crime, had been warned his life was in danger and was wearing a stab vest.