Sayers said it was his brother John Henrys arrest for the Pritchards armed robbery which cemented the brothers place in the criminal hierarchy. 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. 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. He was big, but a lot of it was all steroids and not a lot of power. 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. He became a regular at The Queens Head pub (rumour has it he had interests in the place) but a band of locals took an instant dislike to the famous hardman coming to THEIR watering hole. Its only because God was on our side. It is not known whether the teenager or Thompson was the intended victim. When Channel 4 first got in touch they said it reminded them of The Sopranos. 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. 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. Go here for the latest crime news and breaking North East police updates. An item resembling a hand grenade was also found, and was destroyed by the Army. 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. Japanese Yakuza gangs and the Italian Mafia have also established themselves in Britain, primarily via money-laundering. 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Callum Wilson breaks Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer's longstanding record in Southampton win. Criminal family in Tyneside underworld for decades. 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Members of this family were jailed for plotting a revenge shooting. Featuring int. 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. 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. But they have prevented rivals from encroaching on their territory through the use of violence and their contacts with the local community. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 'Never before seen' jacuzzi picture of Lee Duffy to feature in book Newcastle gangster Stephen sayers tells his story - YouTube He was my friend. In the UK they have focused on fraud and drug trafficking, but are also involved in gaming. It was becoming apparent to many that he is changing from a protector of the pubs and clubs to a bully who strikes fear into the heart of his enemies, but also of the people who he was meant to protect. The scene was set. Thats one of my only regrets. Former gangster calls on head of rival family to end 'war' between them Is the 'Cornerman' Behind Two of London's Most Notorious - Vice Paddy Conroy- Newcastle, UK - Page 3 - IRISHORGANISEDCRIMEFORUM 21:43, 19 Oct . They use violence and intimidation within Chinese communities to maintain power. It was alleged the 48-year-old had tried to cover up the attack which happened on August 7, 2019, by disposing of the weapon however Egan denied this and the weapon was never recovered. Something went wrong, please try again later. He was charged by police and in April last year he was jailed for six years. Stephen speaks about growing up as a Sayers and living up to the reputation the name carries. In March, John Kelly was shot in the face in a crowded bar in Paisley. For more details about the DVD visit www.media-arts.co.uk/?page_id=838. Graham, who provided security at many of the citys pubs and nightclubs, made the mistake of excluding drug dealers from the premises he oversaw. And the long stretches he has spent behind bars and away from his family remain his biggest regret. he was killed in a street fight in Marton Road, Neigh-thing to see here! Amongst his businesses he [] A round-up of the latest Newcastle United headlines. London's crime families are more territorial, but can be internationally active in money . Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. I think theres more shootings in the book than a John Wayne film. were jailed for three years for attacking doorman Stuart Watson. John Henry was jailed for 15 years after a violent 350,000 robbery on the Pritchard's security firm, in Gateshead, in 1989. 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. Bernie, 53, from Ferryhill, County Durham, said: "In Newcastle, the criminals are uniquely family orientated and it's all about the families. 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. Police believe this is responsible for more than half of all the illegal activities of these groups. 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. [9] Frankie Fraser. These are the Glasgow drug gangs, the Newcastle protection racketeers, the north London forgers, and the south London crack dealers. Duffy had no fear. Police believe between pounds 2.5bn and pounds 4bn of criminally generated money is entering the UK financial system each year. The producers said they thought it was a great idea and they wanted me to write a fictionalised version. Bernard OMahoneys Fog on the Tyne novel documents Newcastles criminal underbelly with tales of murder, robbery and torture. None of the traditional criminal groups has been well organised or ambitious enough to extend much beyond its home base. Eddie Lennie, Tony Sayers, Steve Wraith. They both craved the high life and regularly tried to outdo each other by seeing who could blow the most cash - their philosophy was easy come, easy go. Who they are: often inaccurate term used to describe drug dealers with links to the Caribbean, in particular Jamaica. he had got himself involved in a business which he was discovering was impossible to get out of. "In recent years," say the police, "a Triad group achieved notoriety in Glasgow with the professional killing of a Chinese businessman. 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.. A Chinese restaurant-owner in Glasgow struggles to open the door of his Mercedes, the lock of which has been deliberately jammed with matchsticks. Tyneside gangster Stephen Sayers lifts the lid on the fight organised between Teesside hardman Duffy and his Newcastle rival Viv Graham The shooting sparked an investigation by detectives into the familys violent feud with known criminal Kenneth Thompson. Here we take a look at how the region's criminal . inaccuracy or intrusion, then please What this really meant was that he sat at home not doing much while he got his heavies to deal with the actual problems. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can Sections of some Loyalist groups are involved in drug dealing, but the IRA refuses to handle drugs. Power rating: recent outbreaks of killings between rival drug gangs in Glasgow, Manchester and Liverpool illustrate their willingness to revert to violence. Since the late Seventies, as new ethnic communities established themselves in Britain, a different type of organised criminal has emerged. Callum Wilson breaks Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer's longstanding record in Southampton win. Political groups, Dev Sol and PKK, have become involved in criminal activities to bankroll terrorism. 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. 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. Feb 21, 2016. Caution: you are about to enter gangland Britain - The Independent How they make money: drug trafficking, prostitution, credit card fraud, protection, extortion, illegal gambling and immigration. 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. Jul 06, 2007 #21. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. How the Sayers built a reputation as the North East's most notorious family It was a system where users, equipped with expensive handsets, could communicate with others using nicknames and encrypted messages. The 49-year-old said: People dont realise that when you become a criminal you become a gambler. A round-up of the latest Newcastle United headlines. Where Viv was naive, he wasnt, he was street wise. The fingerprints of Daniel Tait and Thomas Tait Jnr were found on the cocaine packaging. Daniel Tait was a trusted lieutenant, storing drugs and other items. Callum Wilson and Alexander Isak impressed Newcastle supporters, who were less convinced by Anthony Gordon. In the North-east and North-west of England the figure jumps to around 80 per cent. 1923-2014. In one, Andrew McLaughlin, 31, opened his door to an unknown man who blasted him with a shotgun. Power rating: expanding their interests in the UK. Who they are: often working-class groups of criminals who operate in a specific patch, frequently controlling the distribution of drugs. It is through sheer luck that nobody has been killed because whenever a person pulls a trigger that is a very real possibility. 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. There was a lot of bad animosity in the city at the time. Where Is Paddy Conroy Newcastle Now? Gangster Attempted Murder Charges The shooting was followed by three more in the area in as many days. 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 influence and power of the Yardies has gradually grown along with the boom in crack cocaine. 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. Since the 1970s Nigel Abadom and his brother Stephen have made regular appearances before the courts charged with various offences. I was told they had to take it off the shelves in the book shops because people kept nicking it.. 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 . Nixon, 28, of Chase Meadows in Blyth and all three Taits pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine. Callum Wilson breaks Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer's longstanding record in Southampton win. Duffy was the fighting man of Teesside and Viv Graham was the fighting man of Tyneside and I brought him through to fight him.. Jul 12, 2007 #22. 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 plan was realised, as on New Years Eve 1993, just as Viv was leaving The Queens Head, three shots echoed into the night. The charity Guide Dogs is helping with the search and also . Mr Sayers, 50, from Newcastle, said he travelled with Duffy to the fight. 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. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. He said: For 20 odd years I have kept quiet. Tucker's eldest son, Steven (or Finney, as everyone calls him) couldn't care less. Although predictions that Britain was going to face an American-style "invasion" by West Indian gangsters has proved unfounded, in recent years the police have reported an upsurge in violent Yardie drug wars. They wanted to expand their already large drugs enterprise, but the anti-drugs Viv was in the way. 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 . Who they are: Chinese gangsters, originally from Hong Kong and South- East Asia. And he has also been working on a book called Faces, which uses pictures to profile notorious villains up and down the country. 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. Keeping it in the family: The North East criminal families who were He died in 1993 aged 34 after he was shot in Newcastle. 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All were found guilty of possessing a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence. Haq, of Newbold Street, Byker, also admitted two counts of making threats to kill and was jailed for 10 years. And in 1996 Stephen Sayers and Michael were given 10 and 12 years, after being found guilty of a 50,000 blackmail plot. 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. He summoned the strength which he had left and dragged his body back to his favourite pub. Power rating: Yardies are distinguished by their readiness to use extreme violence and firearms. They were sentenced on Friday alongside associates Barry Lynn and Leon Haq who were each jailed for ten years for the violent attack in Elswick. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Free Online Library: Gangland thug back behind bars. 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. Notorious Newcastle villain Stephen Sayers reveals why - ChronicleLive The court heard how the gang terrorised their victim whose family had to be put under 24-hour protection by police. Many simply appropriate the Yardie title to gain respect . contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. The gang organised for Kerry Tams to drive Lynn and Haq to Bentinck Street to carry out a shooting. Along with his brothers, John Henry and Michael, he has a reputation as one of Britains most feared criminals. Even though I was still a kid I was a child who had been beating up men. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. 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