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. And by the 1990s they were one of the most feared family in Newcastle. 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. Friends, foes, fightersFaces. - Free Online Library After Thompson fired shots at a car belonging to the Tams, a plot was hatched to get back at him, culminating in the Bentick Road shooting. All of my sentences were excessive, he said. I think theres more shootings in the book than a John Wayne film. Organised crime is alive and kicking in Britain. 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Its your family and your loved ones that suffer when you are inside. 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? "We want to see whether a Mafia-style gang is developing.". Callum Wilson and Alexander Isak impressed Newcastle supporters, who were less convinced by Anthony Gordon. 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). Where Viv was naive, he wasnt, he was street wise. 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. By investing in the UK, criminal groups can hide their original source and obtain a legitimate cover for their income. Lynn, of Colby Court, Benwell, was jailed for 10 years. The Sayers family is well known in Newcastle. Armed cocaine gang that terrorised Newcastle finally jailed - Metro A Gannett Company. With help of publisher Steve Wraith their book "A Breed Apart" will chronicle Newcastle in a way that many have never heard or seen. 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. Sections of some Loyalist groups are involved in drug dealing, but the IRA refuses to handle drugs. But theres a lot of humour as well. Stephen speaks about growing up as a Sayers and living up to the reputation the name carries. Sayers said it was his brother John Henrys arrest for the Pritchards armed robbery which cemented the brothers place in the criminal hierarchy. contact the editor here. Northeast "gangsters" | Page 3 | RTG Sunderland Message Boards 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. James Lamb also admitted possessing two offensive weapons and Paul Lamb admitted possessing a sword. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can Everything is based off true facts [THIS VIDEO WAS FROM A . Editors' Code of Practice. There have also been fears that increasing numbers of firearms will be smuggled into the country. It was a system where users, equipped with expensive handsets, could communicate with others using nicknames and encrypted messages. Callum Wilson breaks Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer's longstanding record in Southampton win. I just realised one day this is a waste of a life.. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. 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. His first spell in custody came when he was just 15 and locked up in a detention centre for his role in a city centre brawl which landed him with convictions for grievous bodily harm and actual bodily harm. were jailed for three years for attacking doorman Stuart Watson. 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. 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. 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. But the most recent threat to Britain, according to both police and NCIS, are criminals from the former Soviet Union. . Was shot in Wallsend on New Years Eve,1993, when returning home from the pub, apparently carrying a loaf of bread for the missus. "In recent years," say the police, "a Triad group achieved notoriety in Glasgow with the professional killing of a Chinese businessman. Since the 1970s Nigel Abadom and his brother Stephen have made regular appearances before the courts charged with various offences. 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. David Glover Newcastle gangster David Glover, 42, was jailed along with Paddy Conroy for the abduction and torture of Billy Collier and has been linked to numerous shootings in the North-East.
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