Man found guilty of acid attack on journalist

A man has been convicted of an acid attack on a journalist.

William Burns attacked Russell Findlay on the doorstep of his home in Glasgow’s west end in December 2015.

Burns – disguised as a postman – hurled sulphuric acid into the 44-yearold’s face.

The 56-year-old hitman had denied being the culprit during a trial at the High Court in Glasgow.

He insisted he had only turned up at Mr Findlay’s door to “beat up” the then investigative editor of the Scottish Sun.

But a jury yesterday found Burns, of Paisley, Renfrewshire, guilty of assaulting his victim to the danger of his life. Burns – who showed no emotion at the verdict – was remanded in custody pending sentencing next month. Coaccused Alexander Porter, 48, had a not proven verdict returned.