The 1950s and 1960s saw a changing of the guard in London's gangland. A new and even more ruthless breed of criminal emerged to replace the aging generation of likes of Sabini, Mullins and Hayes.
Protection rackets on bookies, club owners and shops were commonplace. Prostitution and drugs offered rich pickings. Police corruption was all too commonplace.
Thanks to media interest the names of Charlie Richardson, Mad Frankie Fraser, Scarface Smithson and the Nichols became as widely known as they were feared. And then there were the Kray Twins, whose notoriety and brutality...
The 1950s and 1960s saw a changing of the guard in London's gangland. A new and even more ruthless breed of criminal emerged to replace the aging gene...
The inside story of the elite Flying Squad from 1919 to 1978\. Crammed with thrilling real-life investigations and dramatic action against the most hardened criminals and gangs. Written by former Flying Squad officer now a top crime writer.
The inside story of the elite Flying Squad from 1919 to 1978\. Crammed with thrilling real-life investigations and dramatic action against the most ha...