Five men have appeared in court charged with attempted murder after an alleged machete attack on a Scots biker gang boss. The men, from Ayrshire and aged 33, 37, 39, 42 and 45, appeared at Lanark Sheriff Court on Monday, November 9, in connection with a serious assault and disturbance on the M74 near Lesmahagow on August 2.
Charges and Allegations
All five are accused of assault to severe injury, permanent disfigurement, permanent impairment, danger to life and attempted murder. They also face charges of breach of the peace and theft. The 37-year-old faces an additional fraudulent registration charge. None of the five entered a plea.
The alleged attack targeted Mad Dogs biker gang boss Mark “Bruni” Brown, 63, and was previously claimed to involve members of rival biker gang the Blue Angels.
Injuries and Aftermath
Brown suffered serious injuries to his hands during the incident and was rushed to hospital, where he underwent reconstructive surgery. The disturbance is understood to have spilled onto the main carriageway, leaving eyewitnesses “shaken”.
Police Scotland previously confirmed five men, aged between 33 and 44, had been arrested in connection with the incident. The arrests were carried out across Lanarkshire and Ayrshire.
Police Response and Next Steps
Detective Inspector Vicki Douglas said: “We understand this was a concerning incident for those who witnessed it and I hope this action sends a message that this type of behaviour will not be tolerated. We would like to thank the public for their assistance with our investigation.”
Days after the alleged attack, Brown told the Daily Record he had quit the motorcycle club. He was previously a member of the Blue Angels but left the rival club in 2023. All five men were committed for further examination and granted bail, with their next court appearances yet to be confirmed.
