He was a criminals choice of people I suppose, you know, to be on their side. A court was told that after Thompsons attack on the car, Haq and Barry Lynne had gathered at the home of Thomas Tams to plot their revenge. Families make up the core of gangs, which have a strong regional identity. Almost exclusively involved in drug trafficking and money laundering. The National Criminal Intelligence Service has reported an increase in Mafia-related activities in the UK in the past five years, particularly in London. Lee Duffy was the fighting man of Teesside and Viv Graham was the fighting man of Tyneside - it goes down as one of biggest fights that never happened. Ex-boxer and bouncer Duffy, from South Bank, Middlesbrough, died in a street fight in the town in 1991 aged 26. Desmond Noonan. Sayers said it was his brother John Henrys arrest for the Pritchards armed robbery which cemented the brothers place in the criminal hierarchy. 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. 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. These are the Glasgow drug gangs, the Newcastle protection racketeers, the north London forgers, and the south London crack dealers. Every city has its own gangs, although so far no gang or family has occupied such a powerful position as the legendary Krays (although even they failed to extend their influence much beyond south London). However the Court of Appeal has extended their sentences so they will each now serve nine years behind bars following a hearing. Three members of the same family are today behind bars after being convicted of plotting a revenge shooting in Newcastle. Organised crime in the UK is more complex than ever before. 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. Theres a lot of hardworking people in our family. And today we take a look at the life and crimes of some of Tyneside's criminal families. He was my friend. 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. He and his younger brother, Dominic Noonan, were suspected by police of being responsible for at least 25 murders during their 20-year reign over . However, as quickly as he was making the money, he and his girlfriend Anna were spending it. 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. Lynn, of Colby Court, Benwell, was jailed for 10 years. Viv was soon back in the headlines, this time for pummelling a fellow bouncer at Hobo's nightclub (none other than Stuart Watson!) 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. The door men, who are part of criminal organisations, allow only their own dealers into the premises or are paid a percentage from freelance traffickers. 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Bernard OMahoneys Fog on the Tyne novel on Newcastles criminal underbelly with tales of murder, robbery and torture is to be adapted for Channel 4, Get the latest news from Newcastle straight to your inbox. I wont ever escape the reputation but its time to move on and I want a new life now. this plan was realised, as on New Years Eve 1993, just as Viv was leaving The Queens Head, three shots echoed into the night. In May, David Ungi, 36, died under a hail of bullets after his car was blocked by a black VW Golf at a crossroads in Liverpool. A round-up of the latest Newcastle United headlines. This pilot scheme will be extended to all forces in April, and will for the first time provide a composite picture of gangland Britain. Egan, of Hawthorn Walk, Elswick, was sentenced to four-and-a-half years in jail after being convicted of. Newcastle Gangs (West End) - YouTube There is growing evidence that a loose-knit national network is being established between some of the traditional family or working-class gangs. Jamaican gangs now control most of the supply of crack cocaine in the UK. Growing-up on the tough streets of the citys West End the Sayers father, John Brian, raised his sons to believe the police andw prison were not to be feared and crime became a way of life for his young son. he had got himself involved in a business which he was discovering was impossible to get out of. Some swap services, such as the hiring of guns or hitmen, and trade drugs. Today, the 51-year-old promised to "clean up the Conroy image" by . 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. He was notoriously known in the Teesside underworld for his violent reputation. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Their reign during the Seventies and Eighties ended after a series of successful police operations: during an attempted armed robbery in November 1990 one of the gang was shot dead by detectives and Dogan Arif, 42, the head of the family, is currently serving 14 years for his part in an pounds 8.5m drug-smuggling plot. Tait then roped his dad, Thomas Tait Snr, into the conspiracy to drive him around when he was banned from the roads and his brother, Thomas Tait Jnr, was also involved. Viv was shot dead in Wallsend High Street after leaving the Queens Head pub. And thats irreplaceable. . This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Callum Wilson tops Newcastle United fan ratings in Southampton victory. When my brother got arrested for robbing a security van the police said on television: We are now dealing with a new type of criminal on Tyneside, he said. Always smiling and carefree, he took every fight with a pinch of salt, oblivious to the danger that was never far away. Nixon and Daniel Tait, 22 of Rennington Place, Cowgate, Newcastle pleaded guilty to three offences of possessing prohibited firearms and two of possessing prohibited ammunition without a certificate in relation to the items in the bag at Glendennings home. Paddy Conroy- Newcastle, UK - Page 3 - IRISHORGANISEDCRIMEFORUM We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. Viv Graham - ARRSEpedia - The Army Rumour Service Its not a crime to be a Sayers, but you do get punished for being one. James english, the anything goes show Ep/86The story of tough man Stephen sayers Coming from a huge close-knit family of street traders long before it was le. Nixon, 28, of Chase Meadows in Blyth and all three Taits pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine. Paul Mitchell, prosecuting, told Newcastle Crown Court: The case involved the operations of an organised crime group in Newcastle. Three members of the same family are today behind bars after being convicted of a revenge shooting in a feud with a rival gang. And by the 1990s they were one of the most feared family in Newcastle. Thompson later admitted that he had used that weapon in a drive-by shooting of the car. Political groups, Dev Sol and PKK, have become involved in criminal activities to bankroll terrorism. Keiran Southern. There is even a story of Viv having to hide behind a settee when a debt collector came to visit, having blown the thirty grand meant for the debt collector the day before. Proving blood is thicker than water, brothers, fathers and mothers acted together in some of the cases. Bernard was part of the Essex Boys firm which operated throughout South East England. Feb 21, 2016. 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. The gang were convicted of the conspiracy at the end of last year and now Northumbria Police have welcomed the lengthy custodial sentences handed down by the judge at Newcastle Crown Court. Gangster Attempted Murder Charges. A court was told how the shooting sparked a Northumbria Police investigation into the familys violent feud with Kenneth Thompson. How the Sayers built a reputation as the North East's most notorious family Callum Wilson and Alexander Isak impressed Newcastle supporters, who were less convinced by Anthony Gordon. Criminal family in Tyneside underworld for decades. Leroy Smith, who was convicted in February of attempted murder, had boasted to his girlfriend: "Those two deserved to get it. This has enabled gangs to exploit weak banking regulations in their own countries to launder money through the UK. But the scrap never happened as Graham didnt turn up. Callum Wilson tops Newcastle United fan ratings in Southampton victory. [9] Frankie Fraser. By Showbiz Corner June 18, 2022 05:10 PM. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. David Glover Newcastle gangster David Glover, 42, was jailed along with Paddy Conroy for the abduction and torture of Billy Collier and has been linked to numerous shootings in the North-East. In the North-west and North-east of England, the distribution of drugs is often controlled through bouncers who operate in pubs and clubs. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. These includes the Hell's Angels, who have 12 chapters in the UK - an estimated 250 members, involved in firearms, drug trafficking, car theft and extortion. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. British firms (organised crime) - Wikipedia The authors spent some time with reporter Micky Welch talking about their book. Sophie Doughty. 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 . Here we take a look at how the region's criminal . 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. Nixon then recruited Daniel Tait as his right-hand man as they moved large quantities of cocaine and deadly weapons around, supplying dealers lower down the chain in a business worth approaching 100,000 a day on occasions, Newcastle Crown Court heard. Almost all organised crime in the UK is bound up in the control and supply of drugs. Daniel Tait was a trusted lieutenant, storing drugs and other items. and received a three year custodial sentance in which he furthered his reputation by breaking up a cellblock riot. 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. Boiling water was poured over her head when she passed out during the torture. 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. George Cornell. The link to Stephens books www.badboysbooks.netStephan sayers Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesayers/Stephen sayers website www.thesayers.co.ukMy social media links http://instagram.com/jamesenglish2http://twitter.com/jamesenglish0http://Facebook.com/Jamesenglish11You can also listen \u0026 download full Podcasts at the link below.https://jamesenglish.podbean.com/https://itunes.apple.com/ They wanted to expand their already large drugs enterprise, but the anti-drugs Viv was in the way. Notorious Newcastle villain Stephen Sayers reveals why - ChronicleLive And by the 1990s they were one of the most feared family in Newcastle. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Wilson scored twice against Southampton to extend his tally to 15 goals in the Premier League this season. He summoned the strength which he had left and dragged his body back to his favourite pub. He wrote the book Essex Boys, which was turned into a film starring Sean Bean. How they make money: drug trafficking, prostitution, credit card fraud, protection, extortion, illegal gambling and immigration. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? Im not denying there was a criminal history in the family. A search warrant was also executed at the home of their gran, Glendenning, in Byker. In Scotland in the past six months rival drug factions fighting for their share of a business worth pounds 10m a year have carried out a number of killings and attacks in the Paisley area of Glasgow. West End Foodbank reports busiest month in 10-year history amid city's 'staggering' need for help, The West End Foodbank handed out more food parcels in March than in any other month since it launched in 2013, What's the best North East pub? Callum Wilson and Alexander Isak impressed Newcastle supporters, who were less convinced by Anthony Gordon. Caution: you are about to enter gangland Britain - The Independent 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 . Both Leon Haq, 40, and Barry Lynn, 41, initially denied the same charge and a section 20 assault before changing their pleas to guilty during their trials. You are gambling with your life and the stakes keep getting higher. THREE members of a notorious crime family are behind bars after being convicted of plotting to shoot a teenage rival. Viv first started to make a name for himself as a bouncer on the rural outskirts of the city (Newcastle), he unwittingly became involved in the lifestyle of disorganised crime. 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. He said: The book has been very, very successful. Yardies often use brutal tactics against rivals. Something went wrong, please try again later. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, 1st Floor, Chartist Tower, Upper Dock Street, Newport, Wales, NP20 1DW Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. "When Channel 4 first got in touch they said it . Only the terrorist groups in Northern Ireland have had the fire and manpower along with the willingness to use extreme violence to prevent any significant encroachment of newer gangs. David Allison was the man who made the fatal wound when he plunged a knife into his side, underneath his left arm during a street fight. David Lamb, of Hewitson Terrace, Gateshead, 51, Paul Lamb, 53, of Nursery Lane, Gateshead and James Lamb, 27, also of Nursery Lane, Gateshead, pleaded guilty to wounding with intent. 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. This is modern gangland Britain. He was a marked man at the time and had already survived three alleged attempts on his life - he was shot on two occasions and once had petrol poured over him. In the early hours of August 7, 2019, police were informed a teenage relative of Thompson had been admitted to hospital with a gunshot wound to his leg. Soon, Viv's apparent dislike of drugs and his concern for the community began to annoy the aforementioned West End crime family. Particularly from the former Soviet Union. 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Stephen speaks about growing up as a Sayers and living up to the reputation the name carries. THREE members of a notorious crime family are behind bars after being convicted of plotting to shoot a teenage rival. The vehicle's windscreen was shattered with a sledgehammer and the crew was blasted with a shotgun. Members of this family were jailed for plotting a revenge shooting. Yep Brian Cockerill is a Roidhead and a crackhead, he taxes drug dealers of there drugs and he and his girlfriend take them. The Hunt Crime Syndicate, otherwise known as the Canning Town Cartel, led by David Hunt is one of the biggest London crime firms. He was charged with murder and went on trial at Teesside Crown Court. Its only because God was on our side. And Im looking to make it up to them now. The influence and power of the Yardies has gradually grown along with the boom in crack cocaine. Callum Wilson tops Newcastle United fan ratings in Southampton victory. 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