Biker jailed for murder bid aims to appeal

A biker with links to a notorious outlaw gang is launching a legal battle in Scotland’s appeal court.

Earlier this year Ian Ewing, 44, was handed a seven-year sentence for attempted murder and for assaulting motorcyclists who were members of the Nomads club.

A jury at the High Court in Edinburgh saw shocking video of Ewing attacking the men near Cullen in Moray on September 8 2018.

Ewing and his sidekicks were shown striking Colin Sutherland, John Sutherland, Edward Forrest and Nicky Syratt with a claw hammer, a

“Evidence linking Ewing to the notorious Blue Angels”

tyre iron and a baseball bat.

Moments earlier Ewing had driven his Vauxhall Insignia at Colin Sutherland and the collision forced him off his bike.

Jurors also saw Ewing and his accomplices use a knife to cut off waistcoats bearing the “Nomads” name.

After his arrest, police found evidence linking Ewing to the notorious Blue Angels gang.

Yesterday, staff at the Court of Criminal Appeal confirmed Ewing’s lawyers had written to notify them of his intention to appeal.

It is not known at this stage whether Ewing intends to appeal against his conviction or sentence.

Jurors convicted Ewing, of Aberdeen, on a charge of attempting to murder Colin Sutherland and of assaulting John Sutherland to his severe injury and permanent disfigurement.

He was also convicted of assaulting Mr Forrest to his severe injury and to the danger of his life.