Yob admits firebomb attack on beauty salon owned by Scots Mr Big's partner

A man has admitted a firebomb attack on a beauty salon owned by the partner of one of Scotland's biggest gangsters.

Logan Carlin torched Belle Chevaux - owned by the partner of caged Mr Big Mark Richardson - in Edinburgh earlier this year.

The 24-year-old smashed the windows of the property and threw a molotov cocktail inside, setting fire to the business, in the city's Albert Street.

Carlin admitted his guilt over the incident during a hearing at the High Court in Edinburgh today, Tuesday, December 23, 2025.

The case was adjourned until the new year for background reports to be prepared ahead of sentencing.

Detective Chief Superintendent Dave Ferry, of Police Scotland's Specialist Crime Division, said afterwards: “While this was established as a targeted attack, we understand that it was a concerning incident for the local community.

“I want to make it clear to those intent on being involved in serious criminality that we will not give up and you will be brought to justice.

"This conviction is testament to the hard work and dedication by detectives, specialist officers and partners across the country and highlights our commitment to the Serious and Organised Crime Taskforce and its national strategy."

Operation Portaledge is the ongoing investigation into violent incidents in the East and West of the country.