Two jailed for attempted murder following arson attack

Two men have been jailed for attempted murder following a wilful fire-raising incident on 4 April, 2025, in Hay Drive.

Kurtis Young, 42, was sentenced to 11 years in prison at the High Court in Glasgow and 19-year-old Richard Ordish was sentenced to seven years in prison on Tuesday, 16 June, 2026.

Both men pled guilty to wilful fire-raising, causing danger to life and attempted murder, in connection with serious organised crime.

The investigation was part of enquiries into violent incidents in the East and West of Scotland under Operation Portaledge.

Detective Chief Superintendent Dave Ferry said: “This was a reckless and dangerous act and Kurtis Young and Richard Ordish will now face the consequences of their actions.

“Today’s sentence sends a message that there is no place for this type of behaviour in our communities.”

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davepickering

Edinburgh reporter and photographer

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