Police hunt driver of red car over Edinburgh pub shooting

Road closures are in place on West Granton Road and Granton Crescent while the murder investigation continues

Police are hunting for the driver of a red car following a shooting outside an Edinburgh pub on Hogmanay.

A 38-year-old man, named locally as Marc Webley, was killed in the attack at the Anchor Inn just before midnight. A 39-year-old man was also hurt.

Officers believe a red Hyundai Tucson pulled over in West Granton Road. The driver got out and fired on the men before driving off towards Leith.

At least one other person was in the car at the time.

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Police Scotland are treating the incident as murder and said it was an "isolated, targeted attack".

Det Supt Graham Grant, who is leading the investigation, said officers were working to identify those responsible.

He said: "We are appealing for any information or footage of the suspect vehicle and its movements before and after the incident happened.

"If you saw this vehicle in the surrounding area late on Sunday evening, we would like to hear from you."

Police sealed off an area outside the Anchor Inn following the incident

Road closures remain in place on West Granton Road and Granton Crescent while the murder investigation continues.

Extra patrols are being carried out to reassure the public.

Police Scotland has not officially released the dead man's name.

Emergency services were called to the scene outside the Anchor Inn at 23:50.

The two injured men were taken to hospital.

Mr Webley was later pronounced dead and the 39-year-old remains in a serious but stable condition.

An online portal has been set up to allow members of the public to send information directly to the police.