Edinburgh man jailed for threatening and abusive behaviour amid gang war

A man has been jailed for 21 months for a threatening and abusive behaviour offence in Edinburgh.

Marcus Laidley-Sobers pleaded guilty to the offence at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on June 22.

The 29-year-old was arrested in April last year after police carried out a series of raids in connection with ongoing gang violence across the country following an incident in the West Court area of the city on March 20.

Detective chief superintendent Dave Ferry, Specialist Crime Division, said: “Laidley-Sobers will now face the consequences of his actions.

“Bringing another individual to justice is a testament to the continued hard work and dedication by detectives, specialist officers and partners across the country.

“Police Scotland remains committed to the Serious and Organised Crime Taskforce and its national strategy.”