Moment 'much-loved' dad gunned down outside his home

Gary More was shot on the steps of his home in Airdrie on September 6, 2018, by former footballer Barry Harvey.

Footage from Gartness Drive in the town shows the ruthless assassin aiming a firearm at the dad in the calculated murder.

The 35-year-old was paid for the hit - which then saw him fly to Australia on holiday with his girlfriend and splash out on a shiny new set of ‘Turkey teeth’.

Jurors at Glasgow’s High Court heard that More owed a drug debt of £100,000, and he was lured from his home by Neil Anderson, who was later given a life sentence for his involvement in the killing.

While they talked, a getaway car pulled up and Harvey emerged, firing at More nine times before fleeing the scene in the car.

Barry Harvey (Image: Police Scotland)

Crime scene images taken by our reporter in 2018 (Image: Gary More murder crime scene)

The car, a Skoda, was found burnt out later that night.

Following a mammoth 15-week trial, Harvey was found guilty of the murder.

As news of the verdict broke, More’s family paid tribute to him and slammed those involved in his killing who coldly stole away his future.

Victim Gary More (Image: Victim Gary More)

The 32-year-old was described as a 'gentle giant' who loved the gym and his family, including his two young sons - and his loved ones will miss him 'every day'. 

His mother Angela and his sister Lynsey said: “Gary was a much-loved dad to two young children, he was a son, a brother, a nephew, an uncle and a friend to many.

"He will be remembered by us every day - as a gentle giant with the best laugh, he loved the gym, loved listening to his favourite songs on repeat but most importantly loved his family, and was loved in return by them.

“Those responsible for his death will now face the consequences of their actions, but what they don’t realise, or care about, is that we will also suffer from their actions for the rest of our lives too."

A bullet used in the killing of Gary More (Image: Police Scotland)

They added: “We would like to thank our key workers from Victim Support Scotland who have and continue to help and support us. Also, our dedicated VIA officer who has supported us immeasurably through both trials.

“We would also like to say a massive thank you to Police Scotland, the Advocate Deputes and the prosecution team who have worked relentlessly and with the highest levels of professionalism to ensure Gary’s killers were held to account for his murder."

His father, Lindsay More and his wife Margaret added: “We would like to thank Police Scotland and everyone who has worked so hard to secure this conviction today.

"Gary is missed every day. These people have robbed him and us of our future, blowing our family apart. Life will never be the same again.

“We will be forever grateful for the support that we have received from the police and court liaison, for their unwavering understanding and support, and seeing us through the most devastating time of our lives.

"Nothing will bring Gary back, or mend the devastation to the family, but we take comfort now that justice has been served.”

In the same trial, Harvey, Thomas Guthrie, and Darren Owen were all found guilty of the attempted murder of a 37-year-old man outside a vet practice in Cathkin on December 3, 2018.

Thomas Guthrie (Image: Police Scotland)

It is believed that the men were part of a ‘supergang’ linked to notorious brothers Barry and James Gillespie, whose crime network once spanned the globe.

Guthrie, 28, was also found guilty of the attempted murder of a 63-year-old man in Carlton Place in Glasgow on July 19, 2018.

Darren Owen (Image: Police Scotland)

Owen, 23, was also found guilty of the murder of Rafal Lyko, who was shot in the head in Greenhall Park in Blantyre in an act related to ‘drugs and drug debt’.

His body was later found in a burnt-out car (below) on February 11, 2019.

Speaking after the trial, Detective Superintendent Andrew Patrick said: “Each of these serious incidents were challenging enquiries to work on individually and our officers were meticulous in going through every detail in what was an incredibly protracted investigation.

“By using all means available to us, and by the enquiry teams working independently, but in tandem to piece together the wider picture, we were able to find a pattern of behaviour which ultimately culminated in today's convictions.

“The violence involved in each of these cases, which resulted in the death of two men, is absolutely senseless. Although these were all targeted attacks, these individuals showed no regard for the communities and families affected.

“Throughout this investigation, we have worked closely with the Crown Office on what was a very unique set of circumstances which brought these crimes together into one trial.

“I believe these convictions show those intent on committing crime that no matter how much preparation you make, how many steps you take to frustrate an investigation, or how long it has been since the crime has been committed, that we will not give up.”

Sentencing was deferred pending background reports until next month at Glasgow High Court.

All three men have been remanded in custody.