Three men sentenced following serious incident across the west of Scotland

Three men who were convicted following a number of serious incidents across the west of Scotland have been jailed for a total of 59 years.

Barry Harvey (35) was sentenced to 29 years imprisonment, Darren Owen (23) for 22 years and Thomas Guthrie (28) has had a further 8 years added to his current life sentence.

They all appeared in the High Court in Glasgow today, Wednesday, 20 March, 2024, having been convicted a month ago.

Barry Harvey was found guilty of the murder of Gary More who was shot outside his house in Airdrie on 6 September 2018.

Thomas Guthrie was found guilty for the attempted murder of a 63-year-old man in Carlton Place, Glasgow on 19 July 2018.

In the same trial Barry Harvey, Thomas Guthrie and Darren Owen were all found guilty of the attempted murder of a 37-year-old man outside a veterinary practice in Cathkin on 3 December 2018.

Darren Owen was also found guilty of the murder of Rafal Lyko. Rafal was shot in the head in Greenhall Park in Blantyre, and then found within a car that had been set on fire on 11 February 2019.

Detective Superintendent Andrew Patrick said:

“Each of these serious incidents were challenging enquiries to work on individually and our officers were meticulous in going through every detail in what was an incredibly protracted investigation.

“The violence involved in each of these cases, which resulted in the death of two men, is absolutely senseless. Although these were all targeted attacks, these individuals showed no regard for the communities and families affected.

“I believe these sentences show those intent on committing crime that no matter how much preparation you make, how many steps you take to frustrate an investigation, or how long it has been since the crime has been committed, that we will not give up.”