Jordan Honeyman jailed for life for murder of Alan Lawson in Largs

Jordan Honeyman inflicted horror injuries on Alan Lawson, 36, at the thug's home in Largs, Ayrshire in February 2024.

The crazed 31 year-old then sent a chilling video to another man who was also hit with a barrage of threats.

Honeyman was half naked, smeared in his victim's blood with Mr Lawson lying curled up stricken on the floor - an image described by a judge as like something from a "dystopian work of fiction".

Honeyman then recruited others to clean up the property, transport the dying victim back to his own home and dump blood-stained items into the sea.

Mr Lawson's mother later found her son at his home. He tragically died in hospital having never recovered from his ordeal.

Honeyman was today convicted of murder following a trial at the High Court in Glasgow.

It emerged he had previously been jailed for almost three years for an attack on Mr Lawson in 2022.

Lord Arhurson imposed a life sentence and told Honeyman he must serve a minimum 25 years behind bars.

The killer shouted "b******t" as he was lead to the cells and could also be heard stating "ha, ha" after being taken downstairs from the courtroom.

Prosecutors said Mr Lawson was repeatedly punched, kicked, struck with a sharp weapon and had his feet scalded.

Honeyman also jumped on the man from a set of stairs, stripped him, applied superglue to his many wounds having forced him into the shower.

Advocate depute Chris McKenna told jurors he had been subjected to a "brutal and sustained attack".

The killing emerged after police discovered three screenshots taken from a video that Honeyman had sent to Connor Paul, whose brother previously had issues with the thug.

One showed a man lying in the foetal position, covered in blood and wearing only socks.

Mr Paul told the jury he had been sent the video on February 2 2024 - Honeyman urged him to "have a look" and warned "you are next".

He received other ranting, threatening messages and voicenotes.

One included: "I have just lacerated a c*** and put five holes in him for less. Wait to you see what I do to you."

Honeyman then got help from two other men to haul Mr Lawson out of the bloodbath into a van and transport him back to his home in Saltcoats, also Ayrshire,

The killer also ripped up carpets and rugs as well as bagged other incriminating items in a clean-up operation lasting hours at his home.

Honeyman told one of the men that he had been in a "scuffle" and that Mr Lawson "came off second best".

Mr Lawson was put back in his home rather than seeking urgent medical help.

While there, Honeyman made him soup before he was left dying on a bed in clothes not belong to him.

The victim's mum, Marie Gallagher, discovered him having not heard from her son for a number of days.

He was described as making noise rather than speaking.

Mr Lawson ended up in Crosshouse Hospital in Kilmarnock, but he never recovered and died on February 6 2024.

He was said to have suffered at least 54 injuries. The brutal attack had caused a blood clot, resulting in a massive and fatal stroke.

Honeyman had accepted causing the death, but had denied murder.

Sentencing, Lord Arthurson told the killer: "This crime was exceptionally callous.

"The violence was designed to cause him particular pain and was nothing less than acts of torture.

"The screenshots shown in court taken from the video in the house of you and your victim made clear that you revelled in what you had done.

"The image of you half naked and smeared in the victim’s blood was resonant of a scene from sort of dystopian work of fiction."

The judge added that everyone who assisted Honeyman after the murder, including providing him with accommodation, should be thoroughly ashamed.”

Police Scotland later confirmed the life sentence, describing the case as “shocking and violent”.

A 31-year-old man has been sentenced to life imprisonment following the death of Alan Lawson in Largs. Jordan Honeyman was convicted of murder after being found guilty at the High Court in Glasgow on Thursday, 14 May 2026, following a trial. He was sentenced to life imprisonment, with a minimum term of 25 years.

Mr Lawson, from Saltcoats, died in hospital on 6 February, 2024, following an assault at a property on Alexander Avenue, Largs, which happened over the weekend of 3 February, 2024.

Following a robust police investigation, Honeyman was traced and arrested before appearing at court charged with Mr Lawson’s murder.

Detective Chief Inspector Ally Semple said: “This was a shocking and violent attack which has been devastating for the family and friends of Alan Lawson.

“Honeyman will now face the consequences of his actions.

“While no outcome can truly ease the pain of losing Alan, we hope this conviction and sentencing will bring some comfort to his loved ones.

“I would also like to thank members of the public for their support and assistance at the time of our enquiries.

“Violent incidents such as this are not tolerated in our communities and our officers will continue to work tirelessly to bring those responsible to justice.”