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Edinburgh Man Sentenced for Murder After Targeted Shooting

12/18/2025

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On December 31, 2023, Grant Hunter, 34, shot Marc Webley, 38, outside the Anchor Inn in Granton, Edinburgh.
CCTV footage shows Hunter parking a stolen Hyundai Tucson before the attack and targeting Stuart Pearson, 39.
The court revealed that Hunter lowered his balaclava to ensure Webley recognized him.
Hunter pleaded guilty to murder and attempted murder, receiving a minimum sentence of 26 years, with the possibility of never being released.

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On December 31, 2023, Grant Hunter, 34, shot Marc Webley, 38, outside the Anchor Inn in Granton, Edinburgh.
CCTV footage shows Hunter parking a stolen Hyundai Tucson before the attack and targeting Stuart Pearson, 39.
The court revealed that Hunter lowered his balaclava to ensure Webley recognized him.
Hunter pleaded guilty to murder and attempted murder, receiving a minimum sentence of 26 years, with the possibility of never being released.