Two men convicted in connection with serious assault in Edinburgh
Two men have been convicted of violent offences in connection with a serious assault in Edinburgh in November 2021.
A 32-year-old man was assaulted outside a supermarket on Gracemount Drive around 8pm and was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
George Baigrie, 42, was found guilty of attempted murder on Wednesday, 18 December, 2024, following a trial at the High Court in Edinburgh. Kevin Richardson, 24, was also convicted in connection with the incident.
Both men are due to be sentenced at a later date.
Detective Chief Inspector George Calder said: "This was a shocking attack in a public place which left a man with life-changing injuries as a result.
"We will continue to target those involved in this kind of violence as we work to make our communities safer.
"I would like to thank the public for their support and everyone who worked on the investigation."
