Viv was soon back in the headlines, this time for pummelling a fellow bouncer at Hobo's nightclub (none other than Stuart Watson!) 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. The groups also control many pubs and clubs. 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. 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. John Henry Sayers was jailed for armed . This pilot scheme will be extended to all forces in April, and will for the first time provide a composite picture of gangland Britain. They were all convicted by a jury following a trial and Kerry was jailed for six years, Thomas for six-and-a-half years and Charlotte was handed a three year sentence. FOR five decades the Abadom family have operated in Tyneside's murky underworld. Paddy Conroy is nothing but a thiefs Ponce and a raving Grass. Also gun trafficking and protection rackets. However, as quickly as he was making the money, he and his girlfriend Anna were spending it. A court was told how the shooting sparked a Northumbria Police investigation into the familys violent feud with Kenneth Thompson. This technique enables foreign criminals to gain a foothold here without stepping on British soil. And its all true. Members of this family were jailed for plotting a revenge shooting. and received a three year custodial sentance in which he furthered his reputation by breaking up a cellblock riot. Its only because God was on our side. 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. Desmond Noonan. contact the editor here. Thats one of my only regrets. The detention centre didnt bother me, he said. Four separate Triad societies are now operating throughout the UK, with bases in every city with a large Chinese community. Victim Wayne Brown, nicknamed Squatter, had fallen out with the Lamb family over claims he had taken advantage of and bullied David Lamb. Even though I was still a kid I was a child who had been beating up men. The producers said they thought it was a great idea and they wanted me to write a fictionalised version. 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. 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 . Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can In another chat, Masterpasser asked Nixon about an AK47 weapon, the court heard. "This is particularly so in regard to financial frauds and money-laundering services.". Police believe between pounds 2.5bn and pounds 4bn of criminally generated money is entering the UK financial system each year. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. But we do have an increasingly violent and sophisticated number of organised outfits. Four main societies: 14K, Wo Shing Wo, Wo On Lock, San Yee On. All of my sentences were excessive, he said. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to However the Court of Appeal has extended their sentences so they will each now serve nine years behind bars following a hearing. A round-up of the latest Newcastle United headlines. Taffarell Aleshe, 24, and Salem Bombo, 27, have been put behind bars for their parts in the brutal assaults in Tyneside in 2018. The authors spent some time with reporter Micky Welch talking about their book. I would class him as a warrior. Everything is based off true facts [THIS VIDEO WAS FROM A . And the long stretches he has spent behind bars and away from his family remain his biggest regret. Graham, who provided security at many of the citys pubs and nightclubs, made the mistake of excluding drug dealers from the premises he oversaw. The leader of a group of black gangsters dies in a hail of bullets fired by three rivals as he attempts to leave a London drugs den. 1923-2014. 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. Three members of the same family are today behind bars after being convicted of a revenge shooting in a feud with a rival gang. 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.. Not well liked by others who were involved in organised crime who thought they could own the doors better. I was constantly in and out of prison. Today, the 51-year-old promised to "clean up the Conroy image" by . Newcastle's Tait family thought they were "untouchable", say the detectives that brought them to justice. 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. How they make money: mainly enterprise crime with little penetration of the financial world, and in drug trafficking, often through control of pubs and clubs. For more details about the DVD visit www.media-arts.co.uk/?page_id=838. But theres a lot of humour as well. I have finished all that now. Thomas Tams, 61, of Bishops Road, Benwell, was jailed for six-and-a-half years. I was told they had to take it off the shelves in the book shops because people kept nicking it.. In an exclusive interview the former career criminal has told the Chronicle why he must now stay out of prison, and lifted the lid on what life is really like at the centre of one of Newcastles most notorious families. I should have got them good and proper.". Eddie Lennie, Tony Sayers, Steve Wraith. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. JB. Its your family and your loved ones that suffer when you are inside. Amongst his businesses he [] Power rating: Yardies are distinguished by their readiness to use extreme violence and firearms. 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. But with technology things have changed. Duffy was a young dad when he was killed in a street fight in Marton Road. 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. A growing number in the Pakistani and Bangladeshi communities, often set up in response to racist attacks. The shooting was followed by three more in the area in as many days. Wilson scored twice against Southampton to extend his tally to 15 goals in the Premier League this season. Newcastle United season ticket-holder Keith Shepherd, who has Usher Syndrome, does not want to keep having to rely on friends and family. It is said that one of these had connections with the West End crime family, and, because of a dare one drunken night, they plan Viv's demise which they name 'Viv no more for '94'. 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 . 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. Free Online Library: Gangland thug back behind bars. Gone are days of the working-class mobsters, ruling with a razor blade and an iron fist. Aunties and uncles were frequently incarcerated and a hatred and distrust of authority swelled within the younger members of the family. But not all the family are criminals. 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. Well first time authors and cousins Eddie Lennie and Tony Sayers have researched 130 years of the family history to tell all the tales. He wanted one last fight, but soon died in the arms of his friend (who happened to own The Queens Head). He cornered some fella in Newcastle, an associate, and he had a few pals with him and despite hitting this lad . Organised criminals openly communicated with each other on a system called EncroChat, which boasted of being impervious to police interception. There is some evidence that the Triad gangs are hiring the Vietnamese to carry out violent hits and high-risk jobs. he had got himself involved in a business which he was discovering was impossible to get out of. Soon, Viv's apparent dislike of drugs and his concern for the community began to annoy the aforementioned West End crime family. 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. Glendenning, 63, of Northumberland Terrace, Byker, was jailed for 30 months. Mr Sayers, 50, from Newcastle, said he travelled with Duffy to the fight. Callum Wilson breaks Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer's longstanding record in Southampton win. A former amateur boxing champion turned pub enforcer; Viv quickly earned a reputation on Tyneside as a hardman with a heart of gold. All were found guilty of possessing a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence. He was. Since the late Seventies, as new ethnic communities established themselves in Britain, a different type of organised criminal has emerged. when he lay dying outside on the pavement, he asks his friend to drag him to his feet saying 'I cant let them see me like this'. Jul 06, 2007 #21. A man I had utmost respect for. 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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. Crimes that shook Teesside: The Death of Lee Duffy. Among the tales documented in the novel, Fog on the Tyne, is the execution of Tyneside doorman Viv Graham, who was gunned down on New Years Eve in 1993. On April 24 last year, police went to the home of Thomas Tait Snr in Kenton, Newcastle and found a kilo of cocaine in a cupboard and a further 1.5kg in the loft, along with a Glock handgun. Something went wrong, please try again later. Organised crime is alive and kicking in Britain. 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. 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. Three members of the Lamb family used swords and a bayonet to inflict devastating injuries on a rival. The Sayers family is well known in Newcastle. In March, John Kelly was shot in the face in a crowded bar in Paisley. Gun crime in our region is thankfully very rare but when it does happen this case shows those involved will be held accountable and put behind bars.. In Newcastle the fierce rivalry between different groups of bouncers has led to a number of shootings. Now producers have stepped in to line-up the novel up for an adapted TV drama. He died on the way to hospital. "In recent years," say the police, "a Triad group achieved notoriety in Glasgow with the professional killing of a Chinese businessman. 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). There are these two fictitious families who are just fiercely against each other. the car window had been smashed also (however there is speculation as to whether this was done before the shooting or whether it was a rebounded bullet which caused the glass to smash). The British banking system is used to laundering illegally obtained money. 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. THREE members of a notorious crime family are behind bars after being convicted of plotting to shoot a teenage rival. The story of Tynesides most notorious gangland feud will be played out in an adapted TV drama. Sayers said it was his brother John Henrys arrest for the Pritchards armed robbery which cemented the brothers place in the criminal hierarchy. The Hunt Crime Syndicate, otherwise known as the Canning Town Cartel, led by David Hunt is one of the biggest London crime firms. Particularly from the former Soviet Union. And in 1996 Stephen Sayers and Michael were given 10 and 12 years, after being found guilty of a 50,000 blackmail plot. 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Luckily, the guy survived and Viv only receives a suspended sentance. All three were jailed for six years and nine months for the attack. 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. Printer Friendly. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Lynn, of Colby Court, Benwell, was jailed for 10 years. Its been very hard for my kids. Im not denying there was a criminal history in the family. The gang organised for Kerry Tams to drive Lynn and Haq to Bentinck Street to carry out a shooting. You are gambling with your life and the stakes keep getting higher. 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. They attacked their rival, with James Lamb repeatedly sticking the bayonet in his neck before they fled, leaving him bleeding profusely. 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? Bernie, 53, from Ferryhill, County Durham, said: "In Newcastle, the criminals are uniquely family orientated and it's all about the families. Ex-boxer and bouncer Duffy, from South Bank, Middlesbrough, died in a street fight in the town in 1991 aged 26. 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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Callum Wilson and Alexander Isak impressed Newcastle supporters, who were less convinced by Anthony Gordon. And today we take a look at the life and crimes of some of Tyneside's criminal families. He was charged by police and in April last year he was jailed for six years. Then I just graduated slowly and surely up the crime ladder.. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Here we take a look at how the region's criminal . This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. 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. Leroy Smith, who was convicted in February of attempted murder, had boasted to his girlfriend: "Those two deserved to get it. A court was told how the shooting sparked a Northumbria Police investigation into the family's violent feud with Kenneth Thompson. Boiling water was poured over her head when she passed out during the torture. Mr Mitchell said the chats suggested they were supplying at least 12 sub-dealers and on one day the sum of just under 100,000 was mentioned. 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. 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. I wont ever escape the reputation but its time to move on and I want a new life now. This Bank Holiday Monday could be your lucky day as another chance to become a National Lottery winner comes around. 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) 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. In March this year, Thomas Tams and his two daughters Kerry and Charlotte were jailed after the relative of a rival was shot in the leg in Elswick, Newcastle. 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. It is also, according to a recent investigation by a parliamentary committee, a "substantial" and growing problem that is involved in every illegal money-making scheme imaginable. Mary Egan, jailed for her part in a shooting conspiracy (Image: Newcastle Chronicle) Egan, of Hawthorn Walk, Elswick, was sentenced to four-and-a-half years in jail after being convicted of . And by the 1990s they were one of the most feared family in Newcastle. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. And Im sick of people attaching our names to things and slandering our good name. Particularly Nigerians, who have been involved in housing and benefit frauds, forgery and fraud. I think theres more shootings in the book than a John Wayne film. But the scrap never happened as Graham didnt turn up. He was one of three villains jailed for the . By Showbiz Corner June 18, 2022 05:10 PM. How they make money: drug trafficking, prostitution, credit card fraud, protection, extortion, illegal gambling and immigration. There is great difficulty in persuading witnesses to come forward because of brutal reprisals and intimidation. The scene was set. He summoned the strength which he had left and dragged his body back to his favourite pub. Newcastle Crown Court was told how the men were part of a gang of . Kerry, Charlotte and Thomas Tams have been jailed for more than 15 years after a teenager was shot in the leg during the summer of 2019. Its not a crime to be a Sayers, but you do get punished for being one. Along with his brothers, John Henry and Michael, he has a reputation as one of Britains most feared criminals. Wilson scored twice against Southampton to extend his tally to 15 goals in the Premier League this season. http://www.arrse.co.uk/arrse_wiki/index.php?title=Viv_Graham&oldid=38757. 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. 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 self-proclaimed retired criminal decided now was the time to set the record straight on a number of lies, rumours and misconceptions that have circulated about his family over the years. Editors' Code of Practice. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Police believe this is responsible for more than half of all the illegal activities of these groups. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Supposedly, professionals were hired to carry out the shooting. 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/ he was killed in a street fight in Marton Road, Neigh-thing to see here! 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It was here that he began to make enough money to fund his two obsessions - gambling and women. Please report any comments that break our rules. Callum Wilson breaks Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer's longstanding record in Southampton win. And Im looking to make it up to them now. The family first gained notoriety in May 1977, when Osar Arif was acquitted of the murder of a guard during a security van robbery in which pounds 103,000 was stolen. Jul 12, 2007 #22. He was found not guilty of murder and manslaughter. Go here for the latest crime news and breaking North East police updates. The secrets of the Sayers will be revealed for the first time later this year in a new tell-all book. Like Miami mobsters, Terry, Patrick and Tommy Adams lived large, broke bones - or worse - and paid off dirty cops and men in suits for "koshering up" their criminal proceeds. 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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. Bernard was part of the Essex Boys firm which operated throughout South East England. They use violence and intimidation within Chinese communities to maintain power. 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. 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. Haq, of Newbold Street, Byker, also admitted two counts of making threats to kill and was jailed for ten years. 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. At this point he was a lean, mean, fighting machine, however he was insecure about his physique. Duffy had no fear. 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. And by the 1990s they were one of the most feared family in Newcastle. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, 1st Floor, Chartist Tower, Upper Dock Street, Newport, Wales, NP20 1DW Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. 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. But the vast majority of gangs control small patches of the UK with specialist interests. 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 legalised, Stephen Sayers spent his early years on the barrows, witnessing constant brushes with the law. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. A 'never-before-seen' picture of Lee Duffy is set to feature in a new book which details the notorious life of a reformed Tyneside gangster. Im just going to give a true account of what happened. They use the British banking system to launder money, but are also involved in gun running. By investing in the UK, criminal groups can hide their original source and obtain a legitimate cover for their income. 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 . This is modern gangland Britain.