A 34-year-old former soldier has been convicted after launching a violent firebomb attack on a Police Scotland station, an assault that could easily have killed officers on duty. The incident, captured on CCTV, took place on the evening of May 30, 2025, when Jamie Taylor—also known as Jamie Heggie—hurled multiple petrol-filled canisters toward Livingston Police Station and nearby patrol vehicles.

According to prosecutors, Taylor threw three improvised Molotov cocktails with the intention to “blow up” the station. The footage shows the devices igniting on the ground after narrowly missing police vans, creating sudden bursts of flames across the parking area. The most alarming moment came when Taylor’s third firebomb detonated dangerously close to PC Kirsty Forsyth as she worked to extinguish the spreading fires. Flames erupted at her feet, narrowly avoiding what could have been a deadly blast.

Taylor pleaded guilty at Edinburgh High Court on November 27, 2025, to breaching the 1883 Explosives Act and endangering the life of a police officer. His sentencing is scheduled for January 2026. Police Scotland has emphasized the seriousness of the attack, noting that the rapid response of officers prevented a far more catastrophic outcome.

For supporters of law enforcement—and for anyone who believes in stable, democratic societies—this case is a stark reminder of how quickly violent extremism can escalate when accountability breaks down. While America under the Trump Administration has taken decisive measures to strengthen law-and-order principles, similar acts abroad demonstrate the continued need for vigilance, strong policing, and unwavering support for those who serve on the front lines.