Ferguson had won an appeal of his 2005 conviction because the original trial judge failed to tell the jury they could return the lesser verdict of culpable homicide. Think I might have to move to your neck of the woods, John, after publishing this! Exiled Scottish gangster Steven Lyons may come out of hiding to attend his hitman pal Andrew Gallacher, who was found dead in a West Lothian prison's, funeral. Glasgow seems to have more than its fair share of gangsters, and each and every one of them masquerade as respectable businessmen. Sounds like the beginning of a good book?!? He was also involved in the death ofSteven Pettigrew, 16, in Airdrie in April 2004. Arthur Thompson was a notorious Glasgow gangster who ran organised crime for over thirty years. Edinburgh police swoop on 'disturbance' near school as man arrested. Gunshots caught on chilling doorbell footage in Greenock street after dad 'shot dead'. Six weeks earlier Detective Sergeant Gerry Gallagher had stood in McPhie's flat which was only a short drive from Maryhill Police Office. Kieran Tierney lands late Arsenal run out vs Everton as transfer talk over ex-Celtic star continues. Alister Jack should resign for 'misleading' MPs on Deposit Return Scheme, claim SNP and Greens. Mark Clinton at the High Court in Glasgow in April 2004 where he was charged with the murder of Billy McPhee, Mark Clinton was accused of knifing Glasgow gangster Billy McPhee who later died in hospital of his injuries, Mark Clinton was accused of knifing gangster Billy McPhee. Debbies other brothers are bank robber Johnny, 54, and MoT station boss David, 60, whose garage was the scene of a triple shooting which left his nephew dead in 2006. But in 2009, he was jailed for life for the murder of Steven. His death comes almost 15 years after a murder charge against the 48-year-old was dropped. A number of Amazon Fire Stick customers use their dongle to stream legally but a growing trend has saw users download unofficial software to watch illegal streams. GLASGOW GANGSTER FUN - FIND ANOTHA HO - Used cds - D7000A. carolapple from Suffolk Virginia on April 05, 2011: Very informative. Sharp drop in number of Dumfries and Galloway residents seeking work and claiming benefits, Figures from the Department of Work and Pensions show there were 700 fewer jobless in January 2023 compared to 12 months earlier, Annan residents take a trip down Memory Lane with History Town Group, Enthusiastic locals provided photographs, memories and artefacts to help with exhibitions the group is planning, Royal Burgh of Annan Pipe Band plays special role in milestone for Finland's forestry industry, The band were playing as Ponsse's 19,000th forest machine was completed at its factory in Vierem, Dumfries schoolchildren to go behind the scenes of restoration of historic fountain, Work on the High Street structure began in October and is expected to cost more than 460,000, The 11-minute exercise scientists say cuts cancer, stroke and heart disease risks. Cheers, here's hoping they don't come and track me down LOL. Little of his ill-gotten wealth remains in any British bank after being ploughed into offshore accounts and property across Europe from Ireland to Poland. By the time he was freed in 1992, he had met and fallen in love with artist Caroline McNairn during his preparation for release. Christopher Hughes was jailed for life last year and ordered to serve at least 25 years in prison before he can seek release on parole following the execution of Martin Kok in the Netherlands.. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 1. No-one outside of the underworld had heard the name Tam McGraw until he moved in the private hire trade, buying up or burning out smaller companies and incorporating them into his growing empire.Everyone knew Macs cars were involved in the drugs trade, although they had many innocent drivers.One of their cars when stopped by police was discovered to have a considerable sum of money in cash inside, as well as a handgun, yet no charges were ever brought. He carved stone animals for Edinburgh Zoo, leaving them rough to the touch rather than smoothing them down as part of the project for the blind, as rough stone made it easier for them to visualise the animal. The Arena Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers to this website may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. New cost of living payment eligibility designed by DWP to reduce chances of people missing out on money. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. (Too many). Totally deserved the win. Be careful, people don't like to be singled out. An exiled Scottish gangster may come out of hiding to attend his hitman pal who was found dead in a West Lothian prison's funeral. 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. McGhee was heard shouting extremely distressing racist and sexist language by fellow neighbours over a period of nine days before the police intervened. Scotland's former "hardest prisoner" Hugh Collins has been found dead in his chair weeks after his 70th birthday. 'Doll' sounds like a name those gangsters would use! It is believed they were killed because they were trying to take over an Edinburgh drug baron's turf. Its understood the alarm was raised when Debbie wasnt seen at the chemist where her methadone was administered for three days. Agnes Donnelly, known better as Nancy, passed away just months after the incident left the 89-year-old with a battered and bruised face at Broomfield Court Care Home in Glasgow. The firm set up by their business associate Anthony Page is being sued for more than 130million by the Department for Health over gowns it claims could not be used in the NHS. A man who had his belongings stolen from a parked van on Leith Walk is appealing with the public, after a family heirloom in one of his bags was taken - with the thief spotted on CCTV. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. By his 20s he had moved in to the extortion racket and was known for actually nailing people to any wooden surface - doors or floors, when they didn't pay their 'debt'. It's the ones still living I am worried about! Debbie Lyons - the sister of Eddie Lyons and aunt to crime boss Steven Lyons - was found dead in Milton, Glasgow, on Tuesday after police forced entry to the flat where she was staying.. A right-hand man of Arthur Thompson, Paul Ferris had to flee south when he was implicated in the shootings of Robert Glover and Joe Hanlon, found dead in a car in Glasgows east end on the morning of the funeral of Arthur Thomson junior, who was shot dead outside his family home in Provanmill in Glasgow. With no licence, no knowledge and no public hire insurance, these people soon found themselves in competition with others who had the same idea . Johnny was the first member of the Lyons gang to be shot during his familys long-running feud with the Daniel. The convicted heroin dealer was serving 20 years after being convicted over murder bid plots on Steven Bonzo Daniel, 41, and other rivals. The 48-year-old spent much of. A member of a notorious Glasgow crime family is to have 75,000 in assets seized under proceeds of crime laws. Scotland international football matches should be free to view on TV, demand MPs. Thank you so much!!! Police confirmed that a recovery service was arranged for both drivers. Wow!! Cumbernauld crash leaves five injured as police close road for six hours. Thought the days of gangsters were long finished. Get the latest Scottish crime and courts news sent straight to your inbox with our daily Criminal Record newsletter. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. The Lyons and Daniel mobs have waged a turf war for control of Scotlands drug trade for 20 years. The Scottish Secretary's claims that the Holyrood government has failed to ask for a special exemption required under UK law have been contested. He was also spared jail and ordered to hand over 75,000 under Proceeds of Crimes laws in 2012. Scotland's former hardest prisoner Hugh Collins was found dead in his chair, Killer turned artist Hugh Collins with his dog Blackie at his home, (Image: ALAN MACGREGOR EWING PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES), Collins' murder victim William Mooney pictured with his wife Nancy, Hugh Collins with his sculpture of mother and child XYZ. Sign up to the Daily Star's newsletter. AN Irish gangster known as the Dapper Don who is the major supplier of cocaine to Scotland has taken sides in the decades-long Glasgow turf war which has seen a series of fatal shootings and knife . Bonzo nephew of late crime kingpin Jamie Daniel was tailed in a 100mph car chase and carved up by machete thugs in May 2019. Debbie Lyons - the sister of Eddie Lyons and aunt to crime boss Steven Lyons - was found dead in Milton, Glasgow, on Tuesday after police forced entry to the flat where she was staying. The court. There are rumours that Steven Lyons may come out of hiding for Andrew Dumbo Gallachers funeral after he was found dead in his cell at Addiewell prison, insiders said. As well as his art, Collins wrote two volumes of autobiography and two crime novels. James "Jasper" McCann, 43, can be named after being cleared of a blade attack on heroin dealer. It amazes me that criminals obviously prosper through the obvious cooperation of some in power and it seems to happen just about everywhere. Loyal customers flocked to wish them well. Scotland international football matches should be free to view on TV, demand MPs. Youth centre stripped of cash pens scathing letter to council boss who voted to defund group. These people MUST have protection from those who could successfully prosecute them. Black was on bail having already served 18 months for two other violent attacks. Thanks for the update on gangster criminal activity. IzzyM (author) from UK on January 07, 2013: You can buy anything if you have enough money! A GLASGOW gangland enforcer with links to Paul Ferris has been found dead. Something went wrong, please try again later. Paradise7 from Upstate New York on April 04, 2011: WOW! The trial of a man accused of shooting dead Kevin "Gerbil" Carroll has heard the deceased Glasgow gangland figure described as "a maniac". Ash Regan claimed a devolved parliament could set up a new central bank and ditch the pound just months after a vote for indepenence. Collins was devastated and told friends that if he had not had Blackie to look after, he would just lie down and wait to die. HubPages is a registered trademark of The Arena Platform, Inc. Other product and company names shown may be trademarks of their respective owners. There are a huge amount of people involved in all of this, and it's us mugs, the public, who have to put up with it. Do you have a story or video for The Scottish Sun? Email us atscoop@thesun.co.ukor call 0141 420 5200, My mum was left penniless & killed herself after care home hounded her for money, Cops hunt gang dressed all in black who gunned down dad on doorstep, Ex-chief of Police Scotland 'labels most rape complaints as regretful sex, Baby's body found after huge search as cops quiz Constance Marten & lover, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. A KNIFE thug branded Scotland's most dangerous man is today unmasked by The Scottish Sun on Sunday. Eddie Lyons, 61, ran a youth club which was linked to criminal activity in the north of Glasgow. Thousands raised for Glasgow family heartbroken at death of 21-year-old in three-car crash horror. He was also involved in an action against Edinburgh Zoo. Read the story published in the Daily Record for yourself. That includes three homicides, 12 rapes and 287 . I used t trust politicians when I was young and gullible. The Crown Office confirmed it had launched a probe into Debbies death and said relatives would be notified of its findings. A GLASGOW gangland enforcer with links to Paul Ferris has been found dead. Cheryl J. from Houston, TX on May 02, 2011: Amazing information. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Thanks! And when you think about, the papers carry stories about this big drugs bust, or this big intervention on the supplies, yet still every addict gets their fix so there must be a huge amount more drugs on the streets that we'll ever know about. The 19-year-old from Parkhead was at The Garage on Sauchiehall Street on Friday night when the man started to harass them, the Daily Record reports. Glasgow fixer-upper property up for sale in south side for 210,000. They have in the main turned to legitimate cash businesses to launder their dirty money, and this is why tanning salons, nightclubs, pubs, hotels, private hire companies and the latest, nurseries for pre-school children have become outlets for their filthy lucre. Several officers could be seen on the residential street where Granton Primary School is situated as they arrested a 25-year-old man in connection with a disturbance. Thanks for writing about it! The Celtic hero was brought on for the final eight minutes as Mikel Arteta and his troops opened up a five point gap over Manchester City at the top of the English Premier League table. He graduated to robbing banks and, allegedly, smuggling arms into Northern Ireland. Paisley dad's leg 'explodes' when he is hit by stray firework at party. He also told how he once stabbed someone so hard that the blade of the knife snapped, while showing multiple stab wounds on his own body. The former Celtic hero has been restricted to mostly appearances from the bench in the English Premier League this season with most of his minutes coming in the Europa League and cups. That is wonderful!! Tam McGraw collapsed and died of a heart attacka few years later, aged only 55. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. I've written here about some of the guys at the top of the chain. The plans for around 275 new apartments is expected to be submitted in Spring 2023, Police searches launched for missing teenage girl and man from Lanarkshire. A Glasgow gangster has lost a bid to overturn his conviction for the murder of a Dutch crime writer outside a sex club. The 48-year-old spent much of his life behind bars for knife crime and was cleared of murdering a rival hood when witnesses failed to identify him in court. Its understood theres no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death. 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