A gangland hitman who gunned down T2 Trainspotting actor Bradley Welsh has cost taxpayers almost £20,000 in legal aid.
Sean Orman, 30, blasted Welsh, 48, in the head from close range with a shotgun outside his Edinburgh flat.
He was convicted following a 12-day trial at the High Court in Edinburgh and sentenced to life with a minimum of 28 years behind bars.
The thug was also found guilty of attempting to murder David McMillan, 50, the month before the shooting.
It has now emerged he racked up a £19,233 legal aid bill to cover costs for a defence team lead by advocate Ian Duguid.
The bill could yet rise further once final costs are calculated.
