Renewed violence has erupted in Scotland’s long-standing gang feud, with a new threat issued against fugitive gang leader Ross McGill following an attack linked to the conflict. Mark Richardson, a convicted cocaine trafficker currently incarcerated, and his A-Team faction have threatened McGill with lethal force after McGill’s faction allegedly targeted the mother of a man involved in the original betrayal that ignited the turf war.

The incident occurred on Tuesday in Edinburgh, where McGill’s Tamo Junto (TMJ) group reportedly orchestrated an attack involving a skip lorry being rammed into the woman’s home. The woman’s son was reportedly paid by Richardson last year to conduct a £500,000 fake cash deal against McGill, which triggered a violent escalation across Scotland’s major cities.

In a statement circulated online, Richardson’s A-Team warned McGill to return to Scotland or face deadly consequences. The group threatened not only McGill, who is believed to be evading capture in Russia, but also his family, describing the threat as a “promise” of a “bullet to the head” if he did not comply. The feud has involved repeated attacks on properties linked to rival families, including firebombing and shootings in Edinburgh and Glasgow, further entrenching the animosity between the groups.

The conflict has deep roots, particularly involving the Daniel crime clan, long-time adversaries in this violence. Past attacks escalated following the deaths of two key figures—Eddie Lyons and Ross Monaghan—who were shot in Spain’s Costa del Sol last May. Spanish authorities attributed those killings to the Daniel clan, though Police Scotland has maintained no direct connection to the ongoing gang war.

Both McGill and Steven Lyons, another major player in the feud and head of the Lyons mob, were expelled from Dubai last September amid organized crime investigations. Following their departure from the Gulf region, Lyons was apprehended in Bali on an Interpol Red Notice and subsequently detained in Amsterdam, awaiting extradition to Spain on charges linked to his criminal operations. Despite his arrest, sources indicate that Lyons’ detention has not diminished the conflict, with attacks continuing, including vehicle bombings targeting senior members of the Richardson and Daniel families.

Observers note that McGill’s TMJ faction remains highly active, spreading the violence to multiple cities and targeting businesses associated with Richardson and the Daniels. McGill, now 32, is seen as a key instigator of the turf war, which began in March of last year and rapidly expanded. Lyons, 45, reportedly aided McGill by providing intelligence on Daniel-associated targets, prompting heightened tensions and continued violence despite law enforcement efforts.

Insiders suggest the feud is unlikely to subside in the near term, with factions committed to eradicating their rivals and maintaining their influence across Scotland’s underworld. Police and authorities continue to monitor developments amid ongoing concerns over public safety.