Wilson scored twice against Southampton to extend his tally to 15 goals in the Premier League this season. 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. Four separate Triad societies are now operating throughout the UK, with bases in every city with a large Chinese community. Wilson scored twice against Southampton to extend his tally to 15 goals in the Premier League this season. Working his way up through the tough business world from an even tougher upbringing in a part of the city suffering from severe social depravation, Rob now has some of the most widely respected and successful businesses in the North East. 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. I just realised one day this is a waste of a life.. He said: For 20 odd years I have kept quiet. There is growing evidence that a loose-knit national network is being established between some of the traditional family or working-class 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. He died in 1993 aged 34 after he was shot in Newcastle. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. donaldo@hotmail .co.uk. Newcastle United season ticket-holder Keith Shepherd, who has Usher Syndrome, does not want to keep having to rely on friends and family. Aunties and uncles were frequently incarcerated and a hatred and distrust of authority swelled within the younger members of the family. 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. Its only because God was on our side. Here's how to vote for your favourite, Have your say in which pub you think should be named the North East's favourite, Dogs at polling stations across the North East in pictures ahead of the 2023 Local Elections, Take a look at some of the loyal pooches who have accompanied their owners to cast their votes in the region over the years, Crying Hebburn stalker bombarded ex-girlfriend with hundreds of calls and messages, Alex McCaffery repeatedly called and sent her text messages after the woman ended their relationship for the second time, Racist Walker meat thief shouted abuse and tried to punch Lidl security guard, Steven Coleman took exception at being stopped by the victim while stealing more than 100-worth of steaks from Lidl, List of all North East schools set to close due to teachers' strike on Tuesday May 2, Some schools have announced they will close while others will be partially shut on May 2 - here's the list for the North East, Faces of 52 vile North East criminals who were locked up in April, We have rounded up all the offenders who were locked up for their crimes in April 2023 - including a man jailed for 19 years for murder, Newcastle nurses take part in latest strikes over ongoing pay dispute with Government, Member of the Royal College of Nursing are taking part in industrial action which started at 8pm on Sunday until midnight on Monday May 1. But theres a lot of humour as well. In March 1994 a cocaine dealer shot two unarmed policemen - in the back and in the leg - as they carried out a routine check in a south London street. There is some evidence that the Triad gangs are hiring the Vietnamese to carry out violent hits and high-risk jobs. 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.". Thompson later admitted that he had used that weapon in a drive-by shooting of the car and was jailed for six years last April. There are these two fictitious families who are just fiercely against each other. They attacked their rival, with James Lamb repeatedly sticking the bayonet in his neck before they fled, leaving him bleeding profusely. It is through sheer luck that nobody has been killed because whenever a person pulls a trigger that is a very real possibility. 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. They use violence and intimidation within Chinese communities to maintain power. Spookily, Viv predicted his own demise by telling a close friend 'I'll not see 40'. 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. 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. Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. Power rating: Yardies are distinguished by their readiness to use extreme violence and firearms. Graham, who provided security at many of the citys pubs and nightclubs, made the mistake of excluding drug dealers from the premises he oversaw. Richardson Gang. However this new found strength coupled with his love for the drink became too much for him and he nearly killed a late night drinker. They wanted Viv taking out and arranged a winner takes all bare knuckle boxing fight, but their plans failed when Viv was warned about the ambush and did not show. "When Channel 4 first got in touch they said it . Free Online Library: Gangland thug back behind bars. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. 1928-1966. Nikki Allan murder: Recap of first week of trial as harrowing details revealed, David Boyd, of Stockton, is standing trial accused of murdering seven-year-old Nikki Allan in Sunderland, which he denies, I'm A Celebrity's Ant and Dec forced to deliver 'evil' blow to All Stars cast, I'm A Celebrity hosts Ant and Dec had to be the bearers of some brutal news to the All Stars campmates, The surprising Newcastle United Champions League 'group stage' boost Magpies can earn very soon, Newcastle United fans don't need to lose sleep over tricky Champions League play-offs as they will be guaranteed at least three European away trips, Newcastle United headlines: Klopp's top four admission amid Champions League 'group stage' boost. Enforcer who worked for Charlie and Eddie Richardson during the 1960s. Callum Wilson and Alexander Isak impressed Newcastle supporters, who were less convinced by Anthony Gordon. Bekir Arif was later jailed for five years after being convicted of disposing of guns. 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. All were found guilty of possessing a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence. About 1,000 members here. Thompson, of Bentinck Street, Elswick, was jailed for six years last April after he admitted possession of a loaded firearm in a public place and criminal damage. 1923-2014. Who they are: Chinese gangsters, originally from Hong Kong and South- East Asia. WELL HARD man from Newcastle. The influence and power of the Yardies has gradually grown along with the boom in crack cocaine. . Since the late Seventies, as new ethnic communities established themselves in Britain, a different type of organised criminal has emerged. Little direct involvement here, but some evidence of laundering money by buying up UK property. They have moved from traditional crimes such as armed robbery to counterfeiting and fraud, and are also involved in extortion, protection rackets, and theft of heavy goods vehicles. We take a look at some of Tyneside's criminal clans who committed offences together, Sign up for our regular free newsletter for court stories sent straight to your inbox. He went into cardiac arrest on his way to hospital and needed surgery and 37 units of blood and 37 units of plasma to keep him alive. Something went wrong, please try again later. Lynn, of Colby Court, Benwell, was jailed for nine years.Kenneth Thompson, 47, of Bentinck Street, Elswick, was jailed for six years after he admitted possession of a loaded firearm in a public place and criminal damage. He said: The book has been very, very successful. But the vast majority of gangs control small patches of the UK with specialist interests. None of the traditional criminal groups has been well organised or ambitious enough to extend much beyond its home base. This Bank Holiday Monday could be your lucky day as another chance to become a National Lottery winner comes around. A search warrant was also executed at the home of their gran, Glendenning, in Byker. But we do have an increasingly violent and sophisticated number of organised outfits. This technique enables foreign criminals to gain a foothold here without stepping on British soil. I have missed a lot of their childhoods from being in prison. I should have got them good and proper.". The final sanction used by Triads against anyone who fails to pay is to be chopped with a 14in beef knife. Members of this family were jailed for plotting a revenge shooting. In his DVD, Mr Sayers says: Lee was a friend. There have also been fears that increasing numbers of firearms will be smuggled into the country. 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. Bernard OMahoneys Fog on the Tyne novel documents Newcastles criminal underbelly with tales of murder, robbery and torture. There was a lot of bad animosity in the city at the time. 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. Nixon was jailed for 15 years, Daniel Tait got 11 years, Thomas Tait Snr was locked up for five years and three months and Thomas Tait Jnr got four years. 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. 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. Duffy was the fighting man of Teesside and Viv Graham was the fighting man of Tyneside and I brought him through to fight him.. With help of publisher Steve Wraith their book "A Breed Apart" will chronicle Newcastle in a way that many have never heard or seen. Nikki Allan murder: Recap of first week of trial as harrowing details revealed, David Boyd, of Stockton, is standing trial accused of murdering seven-year-old Nikki Allan in Sunderland, which he denies, I'm A Celebrity's Ant and Dec forced to deliver 'evil' blow to All Stars cast, I'm A Celebrity hosts Ant and Dec had to be the bearers of some brutal news to the All Stars campmates, The surprising Newcastle United Champions League 'group stage' boost Magpies can earn very soon, Newcastle United fans don't need to lose sleep over tricky Champions League play-offs as they will be guaranteed at least three European away trips, Newcastle United headlines: Klopp's top four admission amid Champions League 'group stage' boost. The Hunt Crime Syndicate, otherwise known as the Canning Town Cartel, led by David Hunt is one of the biggest London crime firms. It was here that he began to make enough money to fund his two obsessions - gambling and women. I was constantly in and out of prison. For the latest local news in your area direct to your inbox every day, go here to sign up to our free newsletter, Criminals who were jailed with members of their family. Callum Wilson and Alexander Isak impressed Newcastle supporters, who were less convinced by Anthony Gordon. The Sayers family is well known in Newcastle. Nigel Abadom gained notoriety through extortion plots and threats of extreme violence. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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. 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. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. Feb 21, 2016. Operation Sayers is a book that delves into the lives . A man I had utmost respect for. Power rating: recent outbreaks of killings between rival drug gangs in Glasgow, Manchester and Liverpool illustrate their willingness to revert to violence. I have finished all that now. 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. Mr Sayers, 50, from Newcastle, said he travelled with Duffy to the fight. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 21:00, 1 SEP 2018. Duffy had no fear. 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. Callum Wilson breaks Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer's longstanding record in Southampton win. Soon, Viv's apparent dislike of drugs and his concern for the community began to annoy the aforementioned West End crime family. "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. 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. Organised criminals openly communicated with each other on a system called EncroChat, which boasted of being impervious to police interception. For this reason he decided to experiment with steroids and ballooned from 14 stone to 18 stone. 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. Kerry Tams, 26, of Hawthorn Walk, Elswick, Thomas Tams, 60, of Bishops Road, Benwell, Charlotte Tams, 20, of Silvermere Drive, Ryton, all denied conspiracy to possess a Firearm with intent to cause fear of violence. And today we take a look at the life and crimes of some of Tyneside's criminal families. Get Conroy is about Paddy Conroy who is trying to blame the Sayers family for murders the have . And today in the first instalment of our revealing two-part series he tells how his children have inspired him to go straight. Ex-boxer and bouncer Duffy, from South Bank, Middlesbrough, died in a street fight in the town in 1991 aged 26. Finney: With David Morrissey, Andy Serkis, Melanie Hill, Clive Russell. 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. 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused. However, as quickly as he was making the money, he and his girlfriend Anna were spending 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. 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. Many books have been written about him and he now has iconic status as a gangster, whether deserved or not. I had no interest in school, he said. 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. 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 . I was told they had to take it off the shelves in the book shops because people kept nicking it.. Something went wrong, please try again later. Newcastle Crown Court was told how the men were part of a gang of . Tyneside gangster Stephen Sayers lifts the lid on the fight organised between Teesside hardman Duffy and his Newcastle rival Viv Graham, Get the latest news from Darlington direct to your inbox with our free email newsletter. 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. John Henry was jailed for 15 years after a violent 350,000 robbery on the Pritchard's security firm, in Gateshead, in 1989. Particularly from the former Soviet Union. CCTV enquiries and analysis of telephone data eventually led to the arrest of those involved in the conspiracy and they were charged to appear in court. Organised crime is alive and kicking in Britain. Kerry, Charlotte and Thomas Tams have been jailed for a total of more than 15 . We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Particularly Nigerians, who have been involved in housing and benefit frauds, forgery and fraud. "We want to be able to spot trends quickly," says Peter Richie, head of the Organised Crime Unit at NCIS's Strategic and Specialist Intelligence Branch. Ann-Marie Glendenning, 64, was sentenced to 30 months in prison, Mary Egan, jailed for her part in a shooting conspiracy. Callum Wilson breaks Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer's longstanding record in Southampton win. 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. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Lynn, of Colby Court, Benwell, was jailed for 10 years. Almost exclusively involved in drug trafficking and money laundering. Viv was soon back in the headlines, this time for pummelling a fellow bouncer at Hobo's nightclub (none other than Stuart Watson!) Bernie, 53, from Ferryhill, County Durham, said: "In Newcastle, the criminals are uniquely family orientated and it's all about the families. The gang organised for Kerry Tams to drive Lynn and Haq to Bentinck Street to carry out a shooting. Senior investigating officer, Detective Inspector Ed Small, said: The streets of Newcastle are no place for a gun fight and those involved in this incident deserve the lengthy prison sentences handed to them today. VAT no 918 5617 01H Bauer Publishing are authorised and regulated for credit broking by the FCA (Ref No: 845898). When Channel 4 first got in touch they said it reminded them of The Sopranos. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. A Gannett Company. Standing alongside his brothers and cousins in vicious street fights and feuds with rival gangs, they've been linked to multi-million pound armed robberies, extortion, unsolved gangland murders and protection rackets. 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. Viv was shot dead in Wallsend High Street after leaving the Queens Head pub. Desmond Patrick "Dessy" Noonan (8 August 1959 - 19 March 2005) was an English organised crime figure from Manchester, who acted as a political fixer for the Noonan crime family. 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. It charts the rise of two fictitious families in Newcastle and how the rave and drug culture in the 1980s changed from people having straighteners in the street to guns and murder and mayhem.. 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. After violence flared between Lamb and Mr Brown, Lamb summoned help from his brother Paul and nephew James Lamb. Viv and Anna decided to buy a new house on the outskirts of Newcastle, and he tried in vain to legitimise his business. Mr Sayers said it was a fight everyone wanted to see and goes down as one of the biggest fights that never happened. Major centres: London, Glasgow, Manchester, Liverpool, Newcastle. And in 1996 Stephen Sayers and Michael were given 10 and 12 years, after being found guilty of a 50,000 blackmail plot. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Among those snared when the material was passed to the National Crime Agency was former soldier David Nixon, who was being orchestrated by a mystery crime boss known only as Masterpasser. Only a small number of "cells" in operation, comprising about 50 people, mainly in London. He was my friend. Vincent Palermo, "Vinny Ocean" (born 1944) Angelo Prisco, "The Horn" (born 1939) Marco Reginelli (Philadelphia family member based in South Jersey) (1897-1956) Giovanni Riggi, "John the Eagle" (1925-2015) Nicodemo Scarfo, "Little Nicky" (Philadelphia family member based in Atlantic City) (1929-2017) A spokesman for Northumbria Police said: "Our detectives have worked incredibly hard to piece together what happened and that has resulted in those responsible being put before the courts. Always smiling and carefree, he took every fight with a pinch of salt, oblivious to the danger that was never far away. Where Viv was naive, he wasnt, he was street wise. A feared gangster from Newcastle has been cleared of ordering the ride-by shooting of a bouncer because his son had been thrown out of a nightclub. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. The charity Guide Dogs is helping with the search and also . However, they do not have the ambition or power to expand much beyond a single city, though there is some evidence of a loose network. And after being inside his criminal career continued. They wanted to expand their already large drugs enterprise, but the anti-drugs Viv was in the way. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? contact the editor here. Pub-crawling horse 'n' cart parks outside boozer as owner pops in for pint, The white horse was tied to a pole outside of The 9 Anchors pub, on The Front, in Seaton Carew, Body of man found in village near Hartlepool as probe launched by detectives, Officers were called to a property after a man's body was discovered, Leafy village with 'no gangs roaming around' voted one of 'best places to live' by Teessiders, Nunthorpe is found a short distance from central Middlesbrough with stunning countryside and coastal spots also on its doorstep, Empty 20p vodka bottles and a hotel bell: My mooch around the Stokesley Car Boot Sale treasure trove, Hundreds of buyers flocked to the well-known 'car boot' and had a good rummage to find a bargain, Family butcher trading since 1968 slapped with hygiene rating of one, Event for 'cash-strapped' parents to flog outgrown baby clothes and prams coming to Teesside, Mum2mum allows parents to make money on the baby clothes and equipment they no longer use, My trip to North Yorkshire's finest stately home built on the site of an old Viking village, Dave casts his irreverent and sometimes irrelevant eye on Castle Howard, 'Emotionally drained' nurses say they could be 'paid more in Aldi' as strike action continues, Fed-up nurses say colleagues are 'leaving to work at Next' because of the situation, 'One of those spells' for Middlesbrough as Michael Carrick is hit with another two injuries, Michael Carrick gave an injury update after Middlesbrough's defeat at Rotherham, Michael Carrick's verdict on Middlesbrough's defeat at Rotherham, and Dijksteel's red card, Michael Carrick gave his thoughts after Middlesbrough lost 1-0 at Rotherham United, Locked up in April: Drugs gangs and abusers among 37 people jailed last month, Some of Teesside's most dangerous criminals were locked up in April, Rotherham 0-1 Middlesbrough highlights: Boro lose after Dijskteel red card, with Millers now safe, Live updates as Middlesbrough take on Rotherham at the New York Stadium in the Championship, Whitby Goth Weekend: Stunning pictures show fantastic outfits as thousands descend on seaside town, Enthusiasts paraded around Whitby in their finest gothic outfits, Hour-by-hour forecast for Bank Holiday Monday with temperatures to peak at 14C, Temperatures are set to hit 14 degrees in our region, Wynyard 'lake' draining sparks fury - but estate says no protected species' homes will be destroyed, Residents say curlews, lapwings, voles, and newts are among the animals identified at the lake which formed after heavy rainfall and drains being disconnected due to works, Conservative leader promises finance and planning review and anti-social behaviour focus in Stockton, Councillor Tony Riordan, leader of the Stockton Conservative group, says 'you can't keep blaming the government for the shortage of money', Principal wins prestigious award after helping to transform college, The principal of Redcar and Cleveland College won the UK Education Leadership Award at the Educate North Awards, Rescue drama as woman taken to hospital after fall near Coatham Marsh, The walker was carried by mountain rescue for about 500-metres to a waiting ambulance, Picture shows aftermath of crash with part of car park barrier left embedded in front of vehicle, A picture from the scene shows severe damage to one of the front corners of the vehicle and the wooden barrier.