‘While Sean Orman was the only accused in this case, we believe he was acting with others‘
A man who shot and killed another man on his doorstep has been jailed.
Sean Orman has been jailed for life after being found guilty of the murder of Bradley Welsh and attempted murder of David McMillan at the High Court in Edinburgh.
The 30-year-old shot and killed Mr Welsh outside his home in Chester Street, Edinburgh on 17 April 2019.
He also burst into David McMillan’s home in Pitcairn Grove, Edinburgh on 13 March 2019 and attacked him with a machete in an attempted murder.
David Green, procurator fiscal for homicide, said: “Sean Orman carried out brazen and calculated attacks; violently invading David McMillan’s home and taking Bradley Welsh’s life on his own doorstep.
“He took steps to try and conceal his actions, but thanks to diligent work by investigators and prosecutors, Orman has been brought to justice.
“Our thoughts are with both victims and their families at this difficult time.”
Assistant Chief Constable Judi Heaton said: “Sean Orman carried out the brutal, pre-meditated and targeted murder of Bradley Welsh.
“Our thoughts today are with Bradley’s family who have lost a much-loved father, partner, brother and uncle.
“Police Scotland carried out a thorough, robust and professional investigation into Bradley’s murder and I hope today’s conviction and sentence helps to bring his family some degree of comfort.
“The use of firearms for criminal activity is utterly unacceptable and bringing those who commit violent attacks to justice is an absolute priority for Police Scotland
“While Sean Orman was the only accused in this case, we believe he was acting with others and I appeal for anyone who has not yet come forward, or who has any further information, to contact Police Scotland’s Major Investigation Team on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
“The Police Investigations and Review Commissioner (PIRC) carried out an independent, Crown directed, investigation into the actions of the police in relation to Bradley’s death, which we fully assisted, and their report was submitted to the Crown for consideration.
“We will be contacting Bradley’s family in the near future to discuss those matters and to offer our support and condolences.”