One of the men jailed for stealing 200,000 pounds worth of jewellery during a robbery at the home of Sarah Gloag is set to appeal against his conviction.
One of the men jailed for stealing 200,000 pounds worth of jewellery during a robbery at the home of Sarah Gloag is set to appeal against his conviction.
Christopher McMultan’s solicitor said the armed robber had lodged an appeal against his conviction which resulted in him being jailed for 12 years.
Solicitor Peter Mullan said: “He recently received a custodial sentence for 12 years. An appeal has been lodged in relation to that.”
McMultan, 40, and notorious criminal Brian “The Hawk” Martin, 58, were jailed last month for the terrifying armed raid on the home of Mrs Gloag and her husband.
Sarah Gloag is the daughter of Stagecoach tycoon Ann Gloag, believed to be Scotland’s richest woman. McMultan and Martin had robbed another couple in Perthshire the previous day.
At the High Court in Edinburgh, McMultan was sentenced to 12 years in jail, while Martin received a 14-year sentence.
Temporary judge Paul Arthurson QC told Martin: “It is clear that you are a highly dangerous and violent criminal. It is the duty of the court to impose a lengthy custodial sentence.”
The court had heard how Martin and McMultan had forced their way into Mrs Gloag’s Perthshire home on 19 January 2015, threatening her and husband Sundeep with knives.
They tied the couple up with masking tape before making off with jewels and cash. Hairdresser Sarah’s mum Ann Gloag – who made millions from her Stagecoach bus empire – phoned police after the robbery.
Martin, who has more than 50 convictions in a criminal career dating back to 1976, pleaded guilty to the robberies after hearing Ms Gloag give evidence.