gangland torturer in Edinburgh is being probed as part of a mob war which has rocked the city. Russell Scammell was attacked by a man in a common stairwell in West Pilton Grove last Friday night.The 33-year-old was left with serious slash wounds to his head, shoulders, arms and legs following the ambush.
Scammell, who was jailed in 2009 for the abduction and torture of a teenager, has been involved in a feud with another gangland mob.
Police sources said detectives are probing links between the attack on Scammell and a horror machete attack on Jason Smith at Fort Kinnaird earlier this month which left Smith in a critical condition.Did you know you can keep up to date with the latest news by signing up to our daily newsletter?We send a.
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