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Sorry for the inconvenience but the video wont save past this point so i just uploaded what i got. Duffy had no fear. After violence flared between Lamb and Mr Brown, Lamb summoned help from his brother Paul and nephew James Lamb. The charity Guide Dogs is helping with the search and also . 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Their enquiries quickly uncovered a second shooting had taken place just hours before the teenager was injured where a car belonging to the Tams family had been damaged by a gunshot. Please report any comments that break our rules. Duffy was a young dad when he was killed in a street fight in Marton Road. Gun crime in our region is thankfully very rare but when it does happen this case shows those involved will be held accountable and put behind bars.. Their associates Barry Lynn, 40, and Leon Haq, 39, were also each sentenced to ten years behind bars following the violent attack in Elswick, Newcastle. Visually impaired Newcastle United fan seeks match escort Mr Mitchell said the chats suggested they were supplying at least 12 sub-dealers and on one day the sum of just under 100,000 was mentioned. An assassin sips tea in a south London cafe before stepping up behind two men and firing a handgun into the back of their heads. John Brennan, detective sergeant of the South-East Regional Crime Squad and one of the country's leading experts on Yardies, says that the Jamaican gangs now control most of the supply of crack cocaine in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Nottingham, Leeds and Bristol. And by the 1990s they were one of the most feared family in Newcastle. Their father was shot in the throat at close range as he sat drinking in a Quayside pub in 1995 and survived by driving to hospital. In the early hours of August 7, 2019, they were informed a 19-year-old relative of Thompson had been admitted to hospital with a gunshot wound to his leg. A man I had utmost respect for. They wanted to expand their already large drugs enterprise, but the anti-drugs Viv was in the way. A former amateur boxing champion turned pub enforcer; Viv quickly earned a reputation on Tyneside as a hardman with a heart of gold. However the fact that he was shot three times from close range and none of the rounds were particularly accurate suggests that they were either rubbish hitmen or they were amateurs. The family was given free entry to clubs . Strathclyde Police, for example, report that these four triad groups have all firmly established themselves among the Chinese communities, mainly in Glasgow. Who they are: often inaccurate term used to describe drug dealers with links to the Caribbean, in particular Jamaica. Tucker's eldest son, Steven (or Finney, as everyone calls him) couldn't care less. Who killed him? It is also, according to a recent investigation by a parliamentary committee, a "substantial" and growing problem that is involved in every illegal money-making scheme imaginable. The killing is believed to have been carried out by a rival gang. 'Duffy vrs Graham was one of biggest fights that never happened' I have missed a lot of their childhoods from being in prison. Viv's infamy attracted the attention of a notorious crime family from the west end of Newcastle who controlled the majority of the drug flow into the region at the time and they attempted to get him onto their payroll. It is not known whether the teenager or Thompson was the intended victim. WELL HARD man from Newcastle. Newcastle United season ticket-holder Keith Shepherd, who has Usher Syndrome, does not want to keep having to rely on friends and family. Bekir Arif was later jailed for five years after being convicted of disposing of guns. FOR five decades the Abadom family have operated in Tyneside's murky underworld. But more and more gangs are getting involved in currency counterfeiting, firearms smuggling and money laundering. However, there is evidence that these small zones of influence are beginning to merge and grow. Police believe between pounds 2.5bn and pounds 4bn of criminally generated money is entering the UK financial system each year. The leader of a group of black gangsters dies in a hail of bullets fired by three rivals as he attempts to leave a London drugs den. And today in the first instalment of our revealing two-part series he tells how his children have inspired him to go straight. In another chat, Masterpasser asked Nixon about an AK47 weapon, the court heard. Rob Armstrong is a successful businessman and entrepreneur from Newcastle. THREE members of a notorious crime family are behind bars after being convicted of plotting to shoot a teenage rival. The vast majority - 227 - are in the South-east, mainly London, with roughly equal numbers in the North- east (47), and the North-west (45), and half as many in the South-west (22), and the Midlands (25). "Gun crime in our region is thankfully very rare but when it does happen this case shows those involved will be held accountable and put behind bars.". This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. This has enabled gangs to exploit weak banking regulations in their own countries to launder money through the UK. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. The story of Tynesides most notorious gangland feud will be played out in an adapted TV drama. Duffy was the fighting man of Teesside and Viv Graham was the fighting man of Tyneside and I brought him through to fight him.. He summoned the strength which he had left and dragged his body back to his favourite pub. Its not a crime to be a Sayers, but you do get punished for being one. Police believe this is responsible for more than half of all the illegal activities of these groups. And by the 1990s they were one of the most feared family in Newcastle. His size and boxing skills made him an excellent insurance policy against the thugs and drug dealers who at the time polluted the pubs and clubs scene. Free Online Library: Gangland thug back behind bars. "In recent years," say the police, "a Triad group achieved notoriety in Glasgow with the professional killing of a Chinese businessman. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. He cornered some fella in Newcastle, an associate, and he had a few pals with him and despite hitting this lad . This Bank Holiday Monday could be your lucky day as another chance to become a National Lottery winner comes around. Egan, of Hawthorn Walk, Elswick, was sentenced to four-and-a-half years in jail after being convicted of. Like it or not we are part of the history of Newcastle so if I had not done this in 20 or 30 years time there would be a false account of our lives written. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. The court heard how the gang terrorised their victim whose family had to be put under 24-hour protection by police. Office while behind bars because of his extensive underworld contacts. Particularly from the former Soviet Union. After this he started to suffer from frequent headaches and he was receiving death threats almost every day. Enforcer who worked for Charlie and Eddie Richardson during the 1960s. Now producers have stepped in to line-up the novel up for an adapted TV drama. Through John Heny and Stephen Sayer's reputation has hard men their family name in recent years has inspired both fear and respect in the city. The producers said they thought it was a great idea and they wanted me to write a fictionalised version. No evidence that they are run by bosses; usually a Yardie with a reputation for violence and murder obtains the services of British Afro-Caribbeans to help to run drug rackets. The crime gang were this year jailed for a total of 35 years after police infiltrated encrypted chats which revealed they were running a lucrative drugs empire and had a frightening arsenal of weapons. You are gambling with your life and the stakes keep getting higher. A round-up of the latest Newcastle United headlines. But they have prevented rivals from encroaching on their territory through the use of violence and their contacts with the local community. They've been described as the Peaky Blinders of Newcastle and now a new book will tell all the tales of the notorious Sayers family. Viv was shot dead in Wallsend High Street after leaving the Queens Head pub. It later emerged the shooting had taken place just hours after a car belonging to the Tams family had also been damaged by a gunshot. Midfield. In the North-west and North-east of England, the distribution of drugs is often controlled through bouncers who operate in pubs and clubs. There is evidence of a small number of clans involved in drug trafficking, extortion and car theft. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Paul Basey, 50, was jailed for four years (Picture: NCJ) Grainy CCTV footage captured the moment officers stormed inside a house in the west end of the city as they carried out raids on the gang . Its only because God was on our side. Det Chief Insp Paul Woods, from Northumbria Polices Priority and Organised Crime Team, said: "The Taits thought they were untouchable but thanks to the hard work and unrelenting efforts of our officers and staff, their illicit business has been dismantled and our communities already made safer.". Ann-Marie Glendenning, 64, was sentenced to 30 months in prison, Mary Egan, jailed for her part in a shooting conspiracy. The Home Office has warned that a demographic time bomb is about to explode, with young Asian criminals about to come of age. contact the editor here. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. He was notoriously known in the Teesside underworld for his violent reputation. With help of publisher Steve Wraith their book "A Breed Apart" will chronicle Newcastle in a way that many have never heard or seen. Nixon, 28, of Chase Meadows in Blyth and all three Taits pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine. The ARRSEPedia is the British Army encyclopedia that anyone can edit. In 1991 the problem of extortion, or "tea money", became so severe among London's Chinatown community that restaurant owners called on the Government and police for help. But the vast majority of gangs control small patches of the UK with specialist interests. Officers established the incidents were linked and in the days that followed 12 people were arrested and this Luger-style gun and ammunition pictured was recovered from the River Tyne. Where they are based: every major city has its gangs, but there is evidence of growing links between the different outfits, particularly in the distribution of drugs. The groups also control many pubs and clubs. Here we take a look at how the region's criminal . #41. Criminal family in Tyneside underworld for decades. A Chinese restaurant-owner in Glasgow struggles to open the door of his Mercedes, the lock of which has been deliberately jammed with matchsticks. Who they are: Chinese gangsters, originally from Hong Kong and South- East Asia. They've been described as the Peaky Blinders of Newcastle and now a new book will tell all the tales of the notorious Sayers family. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Finney: With David Morrissey, Andy Serkis, Melanie Hill, Clive Russell. I just realised one day this is a waste of a life.. And Im looking to make it up to them now. I cannot begin to explain how hard our detectives have worked to piece together what happened on the evening of these shootings so we can put those responsible before the courts. James Lamb also admitted possessing two offensive weapons and Paul Lamb admitted possessing a sword. Boiling water was poured over her head when she passed out during the torture. Bernies book will be adapted for the eight-part drama named Once Upon A Tyne which is being produced by Revelation Films Limited. Almost all organised crime in the UK is bound up in the control and supply of drugs. L-R: Edward Lennie and Tony Sayers who have written a book called 'A Breed Apart' - Pictured with Stephen Sayers (centre) (Image: Newcastle Chronicle) It is a name that can . But we do have an increasingly violent and sophisticated number of organised outfits. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. Several gangs are believed to have set up legitimate businesses with an underground banking system. Yep Brian Cockerill is a Roidhead and a crackhead, he taxes drug dealers of there drugs and he and his girlfriend take them. His big break came when he impressed a local underground boss by beating up one of the well known, big time gangsters and was then moved to work in the city centre. John Henry Sayers was jailed for armed . "This is particularly so in regard to financial frauds and money-laundering services.". And the long stretches he has spent behind bars and away from his family remain his biggest regret. All were found guilty of possessing a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence. Newcastle Crown Court heard the father and son raced to the scene on Woodlands Terrace, Felling, armed with two swords and a bayonet or dagger. Jul 06, 2007 #21. But theres a lot of humour as well. There is growing evidence that a loose-knit national network is being established between some of the traditional family or working-class gangs. The incidents were quickly linked and in the days that followed 12 people were arrested and a Luger-style gun was recovered from the River Tyne. George Cornell. Police believe that with the increase in the crack cocaine market, the Yardies are the group most likely to push the police into arming themselves more widely. Graham, who provided security at many of the citys pubs and nightclubs, made the mistake of excluding drug dealers from the premises he oversaw. Nixon was a senior member of the group involved in the supply of multi-kilogram packages of cocaine through a network of dealers. "Recent investigations have continued grossly to underestimate the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the British criminal classes," says Dr Barry Rider, a senior legal academic at Cambridge University. He died on the way to hospital. Daniel Tait was a trusted lieutenant, storing drugs and other items. Thompson later admitted that he had used that weapon in a drive-by shooting of the car. Tech expert speaks out on error which 'destroys your battery', Not many people know these iPhone charging mistakes, Meet the amazing North East people helped by The Prince's Trust ahead of King Charles' coronation, Over the last 47 years, The Princes Trust has helped to transform the lives of more than a million young people in the UK, Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Monday, May 1. A court was told how the shooting sparked a Northumbria Police investigation into the family's violent feud with Kenneth Thompson. Newcastle Crown Court was told how the men were part of a gang of . These criminal clans worked together to commit serious offences, which landed many of them behind bars. Almost exclusively involved in drug trafficking and money laundering. Through John Heny and Stephen Sayer's reputation has hard men their family name in recent years has inspired both fear and respect in the city. A search warrant was also executed at the home of their gran, Glendenning, in Byker. Theres a lot of hardworking people in our family. Reformed gangster Stephen Sayers has now urged foe Paddy Conroy to end the war of words between their families so they can all move on . and received a three year custodial sentance in which he furthered his reputation by breaking up a cellblock riot. There are these two fictitious families who are just fiercely against each other. Crimes that shook Teesside: The Death of Lee Duffy. How they make money: almost exclusively through drug dealing. Feb 21, 2016. And in 1996 Stephen Sayers and Michael were given 10 and 12 years, after being found guilty of a 50,000 blackmail plot. But despite the glum predictions, British police have as yet found no evidence to suggest that Britain is likely to be overwhelmed by gangs or run by a "godfather" figure. There is some evidence that the Triad gangs are hiring the Vietnamese to carry out violent hits and high-risk jobs. When he returned home he decided to break all ties that he had with his past allies and become his own boss in the east end of Newcastle by becoming a trouble shooter and minder for the pubs and clubs, expanding his business from a few small licensee's to his own little empire. I brought him through to fight Viv Graham. Leon Haq, 39, and Barry Lynn, 40, initially denied conspiracy to possess a Firearm with intent to cause fear of violence and a section 20 assault before changing their pleas to guilty during their trial. He died in 1993 aged 34 after he was shot in Newcastle. The break-up of the USSR, they argue, has resulted in weakened or non-existent border checks and a gradual decline in law and order. jailed for 11 years in 1995, but has been closely monitored by the Home. Finney (TV Series 1994- ) - IMDb The book, and others about the Sayers family, is available to pre-order here: https://thesayers.bigcartel.com/product/a-breed-apart-signed-by-the-authors-pre-order, Bauer Media Group consists of : Bauer Consumer Media Ltd, Company number 01176085; Bauer Radio Limited, Company number: 1394141Registered office: Media House, Peterborough Business Park, Lynch Wood, Peterborough PE2 6EA and H Bauer Publishing, Company number: LP003328; Registered office: The Lantern, 75 Hampstead Road, London NW1 2PL All registered in England and Wales. A Glock handgun as used by armed police in the UK was hidden at the home of Thomas Tait Snr, while Daniel Tait, under the direction of Nixon, had also hidden an arsenal of weapons and ammunition at the home of his grandmother, Ann-Marie Glendenning. It is through sheer luck that nobody has been killed because whenever a person pulls a trigger that is a very real possibility. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. There are consequences to what we did, and that is the excessive sentences. Daniel Tait had left a large holdall there, inside which police found a Stribog Carbine rifle, an Sig Sauer automatic self-loading pistol, a 9mm Glock pistol loaded with a magazine of 12 bullets, and 300 rounds of ammunition. This book is the real story of the most notorious of Newcastle and the northeasts most feared gangsters and hard men Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. As the Home Affairs Select Committee concluded: "Organised crime raises images of the Mafia or the Krays but to confine concern to such relatively tightly organised groups would be to miss most of today's criminal activity which, if more loosely organised, is nevertheless actually more threatening.". They attacked their rival, with James Lamb repeatedly sticking the bayonet in his neck before they fled, leaving him bleeding profusely. On April 24 last year, police went to the home of Thomas Tait Snr in Kenton, Newcastle and found a kilo of cocaine in a cupboard and a further 1.5kg in the loft, along with a Glock handgun. Newcastle gangster Stephen Sayers talks about his friendship with the notorious northern hardmen in a new DVD alongside his new book. In his DVD, Mr Sayers says: Lee was a friend. One of most powerful family outfits of recent times has been the Arifs, a large extended family from Stockwell, south London, who were involved in armed robberies and drug smuggling and owned a string of clubs, pubs and restaurants - almost certainly bought from the proceeds of their criminal activities. 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In the DVD, The Sayers: Tried And Tested At The Highest Level, Mr Sayers talks about a fight that was organised between Duffy and Viv Graham - a Newcastle boxer who was just as notorious as Duffy. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Kerry, Charlotte and Thomas Tams have been jailed for a total of more than 15 years after a 19-year-old was shot in the leg during the summer of 2019.
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