And Im looking to make it up to them now. 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. The Sayers family is well known in Newcastle. 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. Particularly from the former Soviet Union. In Newcastle the fierce rivalry between different groups of bouncers has led to a number of shootings. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. But the vast majority of gangs control small patches of the UK with specialist interests. He said: For 20 odd years I have kept quiet. "Finney" begins with the murder of the patriarch of a criminal family, Patrick "Tucker" Finney. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? Something went wrong, please try again later. This pilot scheme will be extended to all forces in April, and will for the first time provide a composite picture of gangland Britain. Then I just graduated slowly and surely up the crime ladder.. 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/ Spookily, Viv predicted his own demise by telling a close friend 'I'll not see 40'. he had got himself involved in a business which he was discovering was impossible to get out of. Those links made them a formidable force in the criminal underworld. While all agencies acknowledge that organised crime in Britain is small compared to countries such as Italy and the US, NCIS already has a list of 366 "criminals of major significance". 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. 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. This is modern gangland Britain. But we do have an increasingly violent and sophisticated number of organised outfits. In the DVD, The Sayers: Tried And Tested At The Highest Level, Mr Sayers talks about a fight that was organised between Duffy and Viv Graham - a Newcastle boxer who was just as notorious as Duffy. 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. He was my friend. 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. John Henry was jailed for 15 years after a violent 350,000 robbery on the Pritchards security firm, in Gateshead, in 1989. Police believe between pounds 2.5bn and pounds 4bn of criminally generated money is entering the UK financial system each year. Callum Wilson tops Newcastle United fan ratings in Southampton victory. Families make up the core of gangs, which have a strong regional identity. . By Showbiz Corner June 18, 2022 05:10 PM. Newcastle United season ticket-holder Keith Shepherd, who has Usher Syndrome, does not want to keep having to rely on friends and family. Three members of the same family are today behind bars after being convicted of a revenge shooting in a feud with a rival gang. 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. But they have prevented rivals from encroaching on their territory through the use of violence and their contacts with the local community. Thompson later admitted that he had used that weapon in a drive-by shooting of the car. He stored some drugs at the home of his father and used his father to drive him around. 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. 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. As the Sayers crimes increased in severity their reputation grew. The ARRSEPedia is the British Army encyclopedia that anyone can edit. It later emerged the shooting had taken place just hours after a car belonging to the Tams family had also been damaged by a gunshot. 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. I just realised one day this is a waste of a life.. 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How they make money: almost exclusively through drug dealing. Eddie Lennie, Tony Sayers, Steve Wraith. John Henry was jailed for 15 years after a violent 350,000 robbery on the Pritchard's security firm, in Gateshead, in 1989. We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. 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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. There are these two fictitious families who are just fiercely against each other. 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. 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). 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. They did not bother trying to plan for the future, both believing that their good luck would last forever. Callum Wilson breaks Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer's longstanding record in Southampton win. Rob Armstrong is a successful businessman and entrepreneur from Newcastle. Inquiry into the murder revealed the depth to which the Triad societies had infiltrated the Chinese community in Glasgow and the power they wield through extortion, drugs and gambling." If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. Notorious Newcastle villain Stephen Sayers reveals why - ChronicleLive But theres a lot of humour as well. 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. Since the late Seventies, as new ethnic communities established themselves in Britain, a different type of organised criminal has emerged. No one was ever brought to justice but detectives say that the file on the gangland killing remains open and they still hope to identify his killer. Bernie, 53, from Ferryhill, County Durham, said: "In Newcastle, the criminals are uniquely family orientated and it's all about the families. 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. and received a three year custodial sentance in which he furthered his reputation by breaking up a cellblock riot. Supposedly, professionals were hired to carry out the shooting. 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.". 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This page was last edited on 12 December 2007, at 14:58. I was told they had to take it off the shelves in the book shops because people kept nicking it.. 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. Crimes that shook Teesside: The Death of Lee Duffy. 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. The secrets of the Sayers will be revealed for the first time later this year in a new tell-all book. A round-up of the latest Newcastle United headlines. JB. They use the British banking system to launder money, but are also involved in gun running. 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. The authors spent some time with reporter Micky Welch talking about their book. Leroy Smith, who was convicted in February of attempted murder, had boasted to his girlfriend: "Those two deserved to get it. These includes the Hell's Angels, who have 12 chapters in the UK - an estimated 250 members, involved in firearms, drug trafficking, car theft and extortion. They attacked their rival, with James Lamb repeatedly sticking the bayonet in his neck before they fled, leaving him bleeding profusely. 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. London's crime families are more territorial, but can be internationally active in money . 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Along with his brothers, John Henry and Michael, he has a reputation as one of Britains most feared criminals. However, there is evidence that these small zones of influence are beginning to merge and grow. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. This Bank Holiday Monday could be your lucky day as another chance to become a National Lottery winner comes around. 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? I had no interest in school, he said. Today, the 51-year-old promised to "clean up the Conroy image" by . 1960s - 1966. He died on the way to hospital. Newcastle Chronicle) By. 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. A man I had utmost respect for. Where Is Paddy Conroy Newcastle Now? Gangster Attempted Murder Charges Theres some very interesting stories., Newcastle villain Stephen Sayers reveals why he's turning his back on crime. Haq, of Newbold Street, Byker, also admitted two counts of making threats to kill and was jailed for ten years. Thats one of my only regrets. Tait then roped his dad, Thomas Tait Snr, into the conspiracy to drive him around when he was banned from the roads and his brother, Thomas Tait Jnr, was also involved. And today we take a look at the life and crimes of some of Tyneside's criminal families. Four main societies: 14K, Wo Shing Wo, Wo On Lock, San Yee On. 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. Was shot in Wallsend on New Years Eve,1993, when returning home from the pub, apparently carrying a loaf of bread for the missus. 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.. 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. Glendenning, 63, of Northumberland Terrace, Byker, was jailed for 30 months. Free Online Library: Gangland thug back behind bars. 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. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Power rating: Yardies are distinguished by their readiness to use extreme violence and firearms. Amongst his businesses he [] 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 said: The book has been very, very successful. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. A round-up of the latest Newcastle United headlines. 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. But not all the family are criminals. You are gambling with your life and the stakes keep getting higher. 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. There was a lot of bad animosity in the city at the time. 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We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. In his DVD, Mr Sayers says: Lee was a friend. Callum Wilson and Alexander Isak impressed Newcastle supporters, who were less convinced by Anthony Gordon. The National Criminal Intelligence Service has reported an increase in Mafia-related activities in the UK in the past five years, particularly in London. 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. Desmond Noonan. There is growing evidence that a loose-knit national network is being established between some of the traditional family or working-class gangs. As the Home Affairs Select Committee concluded: "Organised crime raises images of the Mafia or the Krays but to confine concern to such relatively tightly organised groups would be to miss most of today's criminal activity which, if more loosely organised, is nevertheless actually more threatening.". Members of this family were jailed for plotting a revenge shooting. 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. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. Richardson Gang. He was big, but a lot of it was all steroids and not a lot of power. 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. 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. Viv had been fatally wounded just outside of his car. 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). Newcastle Crown Court was told how the men were part of a gang of . Organised crime in the UK is more complex than ever before. This technique enables foreign criminals to gain a foothold here without stepping on British soil. Gangster cleared of ordering shooting of bouncer after his son was
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