Arthur Thompson was an infamous gangster in the Glasgow underworld. A depraved predator who brutally raped and murdered a defenceless pensioner in her Glasgow home has been jailed for life. A source told the Sun: Steven, Monaghan and Dumbo were all close and they will certainly want to be there. A newspaper editor friend moved from our little city in Ohio to a bigger city near Washington DC and told me."It's all the same [crime]. After the longest and most expensive trial in Scotland's history, Paul Ferris was found 'not guilty' of taking part in the murder of Arthur 'Fatboy' Thompson, but he was later jailed for 10 years for "conspiracy to sell or transfer prohibited weapons, conspiracy to deal in firearms and possessing explosives" after police requested the assistance of MI5 to finally nail him. A GLASGOW gangland enforcer with links to Paul Ferris has been found dead. Scroll to Continue He was said to crucify bad debtors by nailing them through the hands to floors or doors. The 29-year-old thug was part of a gang whichmurdered teenager in a school playground in 2005. Kieran Tierney lands late Arsenal run out vs Everton as transfer talk over ex-Celtic star continues. Scots police dog Rocky delivers knockout blow to machete thug at boxing club. A woman who brutally murdered her husband has been jailed for at least 18 years. Whoah, this is very interesting and scary too! Remote Scottish island seeking couple for once-in-a-lifetime job opportunity. We ordinary law-abiding types need to know this stuff! He was jailed in 1978 for five years for robbery and served another five in 1986 for an armed raid. Just change the names and locations.". This Hub won the Staff Pick prize for Saturday in the SYTYCWO contest!! The gangster, 40, and accomplices are feared to be planning a return from Spain to say goodbye to the henchman, the Sun have reported. Adults should be doing a certain amount of physical activity every week, but you don't have to be strict to see health improvements. Helen Kelly, from Edinburgh, had booked to go to Tenerife with her husband and two young children later this year - but didn't realise their hotel was in Fuerteventura. Married dad-of-three Crawford pled guilty yesterday to assaulting Daniel to his severe injury and permanent disfigurement on April 3, 2022. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. He was freed from prison in 2009 but banged up again for mixing with crooks and was finally released in November 2010. Obviously a man with no conscience whatsoever, so long as he got what he wanted, to Hell with everyone else. Actor Kevin Guthrie loses court bid to overturn conviction for sex attack in Glasgow flat. Black admitted punching and kicking the teenager during the fatal attack and was jailed. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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Edinburgh thief caught on CCTV stealing family heirloom on busy street. EX-HOOD Paul Ferris was left stunned as his live stage show was gatecrashed by former crime rival Ian 'Blink' MacDonald. I used t trust politicians when I was young and gullible. READ MORE - Former Edinburgh postmaster wrongly accused of stealing thousands of pounds. 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. Glasgow gran found 'battered and bruised' at care home as family search for answers. A beloved Edinburgh pub is famous for its unique signage at its front doorwhich has divided tourists after a local shared a picture of it online. Mark Clintons body was discovered at a flat in Paisley on Tuesday morning. Loyal customers flocked to wish them well. That is wonderful!! Donna Cosmato from USA on April 07, 2011: Excellent job and great reporting! McPhie's death, shortly after 9pm on May 10, 2000, shocked the local community where he lived, but not one of the police officers tasked to investigate his murder. Amazon Fire TV Stick users may soon start seeing a warning message when trying to side-load dodgy unofficial apps. 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. Clinton was accused of stabbing rival hood Billy McPhee, 38, to death at a crowded Glasgow restaurant in March 2003. A new village in Midlothian made up of 1,000 homes has been proposed by housing developers. The museum ship berthed on the River Clyde has been given a 1.8million funding boost to help maintain it as a landmark of cultural importance for another three decades. 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. Married dad-of-three Crawford pled guilty yesterday to assaulting Daniel to his severe injury and permanent disfigurement on April 3, 2022. The weather is rather erratic this weekend with a calm start turning into a rather wet Saturday before a chance of snowfall coming to fruition on Sunday morning. Arsenal 'name transfer price' for Celtic diehard Kieran Tierney amid Newcastle United interest. Tons of heroin and cocaine are freely available throughout Glasgow, yet the authorities seem powerless to stop it. The Sunshine On Leith star was jailed for three years in May after being found guilty of molesting a 29-year-old actor. It is believed they were killed because they were trying to take over an Edinburgh drug baron's turf. Picture 1 of 1. I had no idea. Grieving family search for answers after gran suffered serious facial injuries at care home. 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. Police in stab-proof vests cordoned off the area, which was covered in blood. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Career criminal Black was convicted of a sex assault aged 14. 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. Its sad to say that this outcome was inevitable.. View our online Press Pack. 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. Who says crime doesn't pay? Margaret McGraw is still a director of Glasgow Private Hire, despite undercover reporters from the Daily Record newspaper catching her and her new boyfriend (now husband) bang to rights, by selling the reporter a sizeable quantity of cocaine. I've written here about some of the guys at the top of the chain. Clinton, originally from the east end of Glasgow, was renowned as one of the most dangerous men in Scotland because of his violent history. It seems that police took no action after this. You are probably not on their all time favorite list, but congrats on your contest win. Currently on the market for offers over 210,000, the fixer upper house could be the ideal project for someone looking to flex their DIY muscles to make the house their own. Lorna Middleton, 36, stabbed William Middleton, 38, in the heart at their flat in Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire on June 26, 2020. As well as his art, Collins wrote two volumes of autobiography and two crime novels. Unfortunately it is not just in Scotland - read yesterday that the '1%' in the US have more wealth than all of the other citizens together - although some of that 1% is legitimate mosts of it has come from illegitimate sources, I can never understand how these guys get away with it time and time again. As bits of information trickle out about each and every one of them, the extent of their criminal empire becomes apparent, because it is obvious that the police and politicians have had to have been involved, as well as respectable professionals, like lawyers. 2 THOMAS McGRAW pounds 14m THOMAS McGRAW has spent three decades amassing one of Britain's biggest criminal fortunes. The High . Arthur Thompson was a stop at nothing violent thug, who started his life of crime while barely a teenager, slashing victims with open razors. Successful new claims for Pension Credit may also qualify for the 900 cost of living payment. 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. GRAPHIC IMAGE WARNING: Johnpaul Garvie was struck on the leg by a stray pyrotechnic and spent more than a week in hospital having skin grafted onto the severely-burned area. A new Law was brought out in Scotland, requiring all taxi and private hire companies to become licensed with the relevant authorities. Click to enlarge. Thanks for shining the light on this life of crime. Many people have died from heroin overdosage in the years since then. He was questioned over an alleged feud with James Taylor, whose body was found badly burned in Motherwell in 2008. Police say there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death. The film, which also featured Ferris, ended with Clinton in a coma after being attacked outside a nightclub. Historic Edinburgh five-bed millionaire home with massive garden hits the market. Tom Wood, Scotlands first Drugs Czar believed he was a good example of rehabilitation. But the case was dropped after witnesses failed to identify him in court, while Clinton maintained his innocent over the incident at the Brewers Fayre pub in Baillieston. Some pockets being lined maybe? Edinburgh bus driver Charmaine Laurie became a household name five years ago after narrowly avoiding disaster on a city road during the infamous Beast from the East blizzards. First Bus offer free service to Scotstoun Stadium for Glasgow Warriors games. Tam McGraw collapsed and died of a heart attacka few years later, aged only 55. Mark Clinton, left, hit the headlines in 2003 when he was accused of the murder of gangster Billy McPhee, right, at the Springcroft Tavern in Ballieston. Peggy Woods from Houston, Texas on April 08, 2011: The wrong-doing rich always hire the best lawyers to get them offor at least minimize their sentences. The Light Blues are in the market for a new No1 with veteran Allan McGregor expected to leave in the summer when his contract expires with reports claiming a move would cost in the region of 3.5million. Humza Yousaf has dig at Kate Forbes over gay marriage in SNP leadership hustings. By giving out some free samples, they very quickly drew in almost a whole generation who soon found themselves addicted, and who then had to pay through the nose for more supplies. Do you have a story for The Sun Online news team? Scary indeed, very informative, things we have to know, for sure. "Black was supplying Airdrie with cocaine and heroin after terrorising other dealers into giving up. A report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal., We pay for your stories and videos! 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 Glasgow's east end on the morning of the funeral of Arthur Thomson junior, who was shot dead outside his family home in Provanmill in Glasgow. Greenock restaurant worker sacked for being pregnant wins 16,000 in compensation. SNP leadership contender Ash Regan announces 'bonkers' currency plan for independent Scotland. He was behind a brutal attack on 18-year-old on Valentine's Day 2004. Former Edinburgh Hearts youth star sets up charity to get 'kids off the streets'. (Too many). Some say I'm brave for writing this - others might agree I'm stupid - but it needs brought out in the open, everywhere this is happening. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. The Ibrox hero earned a cheeky response from the Parkhead boss after offering to drive him to Leeds United. Thousands raised for Glasgow family heartbroken at death of 21-year-old in three-car crash horror. Alex Forbes, 25, was found dead with serious injuries in the early hours of Monday morning. Criminal Law. The Lingerwood development would create a sense of community in the old mining area. Tartan Army supporters regularly complain that matches involving their heroes are only shown on subscription broadcasters while England games are free-to-view. Scots family book 3k dream holiday - but hotel is nine-hour journey and ferry ride from airport. Six weeks earlier Detective Sergeant Gerry Gallagher had stood in McPhie's flat which was only a short drive from Maryhill Police Office. Paradise7 from Upstate New York on April 04, 2011: WOW! IzzyM (author) from UK on April 26, 2011: Congratulations on your win. The Lyons and Daniel mobs have waged a turf war for control of Scotlands drug trade for 20 years. Izzy it appears that the whole world is hooked on drugs. An angry mob swarmed Graham Road in the Brucehill area last night, February 28, and threw objects, including bricks, at both police officers and the property they were targetting. A feared gangland enforcer has been found dead. It's time we all got together and drove them out, or something. Dare say there are people like this in every town and city in the world. After reading your excellent hub, I thoroughly agree.it's excellent. But it stinks the way the law seems to work two ways, one for the rich and one for the poor, even when the rich only got there by illegal means. His funeral is expected to take place in the coming weeks. Black was on bail having already served 18 months for two other violent attacks. The man was taken to hospital, where he died. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: Around 6am on Tuesday 29th January, the body of a 48-year-old man was found within a property on King Street in Paisley. Paul Ferris is now out of jail and a very wealthy man, which makes a mockery of the Proceeds of Crime Act. Glasgow gangsters have built their empires on the backs of the poor downtrodden masses who have been suckered into a life of drug addiction, and who will go on to commit many petty crimes in their desperation to find the money for yet more drugs, with many young women turning to prostitution, and young men turning to burglaries. Celtic hero Scott Brown hands Fleetwood 'absolutely unbelievable' tag after late FA Cup heartbreak. 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