Two Men Convicted of Tony Ferns Murder Appeal Convictions in Edinburgh

Four men, Raymond Platt, Joseph McCulloch, Robert Park, and Craig Colquhoun, were convicted for the 2019 murder of Tony Ferns, who was fatally stabbed while sitting in his car near his mother's home in Thornliebank, East Renfrewshire. Platt, already a convicted killer, received a minimum 23-year sentence, McCulloch was sentenced to at least 18 years, and both Park and Colquhoun were ordered to serve at least 20 years each. The murder was reportedly the result of a feud between Ferns and Park, stemming from an incident involving Ferns' disabled brother. Prosecutors indicated Platt carried out the stabbing, with Colquhoun as the getaway driver and McCulloch tracking Ferns' movements beforehand. Lawyers for Platt and McCulloch are now appealing their convictions, although no hearing dates have been set, while Park and Colquhoun have not lodged appeals. The case highlights the violent aftermath of personal disputes and the legal proceedings that continue years after the crime.