A gunman who blasted a dad to loss of life outdoors his residence has appealed his conviction for homicide.
Thomas Duris, 28, was a part of a gang who assassinated Graham Williamson, 26, in Blantyre, Lanarkshire, in a brutal revenge assault.
He was caged for at least 23 years after being convicted of the August 2020 homicide.
It has now emerged he has launched a bid to overturn the conviction.
The transfer was revealed as Duris appeared at Hamilton Sheriff Court docket to be sentenced for harmful driving.
He had been informed to cease his Audi by an unmarked police automotive in Motherwell, Lanarkshire, however sped off when officers approached in April 2020 - 4 months earlier than the deadly taking pictures.
Officers gave chase with Duris driving at extreme pace and in an 'aggressive' method earlier than he disappeared out of sight.
An investigation led to his arrest and he later claimed he didn't know the males who approached his automotive have been law enforcement officials.
Elspeth Forrest, defending, mentioned: "Now we have now lodged an enchantment in opposition to the conviction."
Sheriff Andrew McIntyre banned Duris from driving for 18 months however informed him he wouldn't be allowed to drive till he passes an prolonged check - if he's ever deemed eligible for parole.
The court docket heard his earliest launch date is presently 2044.
Sheriff McIntyre mentioned: "That is successfully a case of harmful driving which concerned a police chase which remains to be a critical matter.
"However that has now been eclipsed by the conviction you now have for a particularly grave offence.
"It's necessary so that you can be disqualified for the driving offence however you will be unable to drive till you sit and move the prolonged check of competency every time you're deemed appropriate to be launched."
Duris teamed up with Derek Felvus, 25, and James Baillie, 26, for the assault.
All of them denied any wrongdoing and went on trial on the Excessive Court docket in Glasgow however have been convicted of homicide by jurors.
Felvus was ordered to serve a minimal of 23 years behind bars whereas Baillie must serve at the least 21 years.
The trial heard of a 'poisonous feud' between drug vendor Felvus, Williamson and the sufferer's pals.
Violence was sparked after Felvus was recorded hiding in a Chinese language restaurant in Bothwell, Lanarkshire, after being confronted days earlier than the killing.
Felvus then teamed up along with his accomplices to stage a revenge assault on their sufferer.
Jailing the trio on the Excessive Court docket in Edinburgh, choose Lord Fairley mentioned: "This was a premeditated homicide organised and carried out by skilled drug sellers to additional their prison pursuits."
Final week it emerged the three males have up to now price taxpayers nearly £120,000 in authorized help.
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