A gangster who stabbed a father-of-two to death for straying into his 'turf' was jailed for at least 14 years Friday.

Simeon Smith, 34, attacked 33-year-old Sylvester Senyah as he left a Caribbean restaurant in Leyton, East London and stabbed him three times.The Old Bailey heard that Simeon, an old gang rival stabbed Senyah, a British gentleman of Ghanaian origin on November 29, 2010, outside the restaurant. The parents of Sylvester Senyah, who have maintained a dignified silence since the murder shed tears as the jury returned a verdict of GUILTY, yesterday, 23...

Charlie Kray whispering to younger brother Reggie at 1995 funeral of Ronnie Kray... Charlie later died in April, 2000, followed by Reggie six months later

The first book to reveal what the East End’s notorious Kray twins were like behind bars is published  written by an ex-Fleet Street journalist who penetrated the gangland family’s inner circle.Charlie Kray whispering to younger brother Reggie at 1995 funeral of Ronnie Kray... Charlie later died in April, 2000, followed by Reggie six months laterAuthor Robin McGibbon was welcomed into the Krays’ ‘inner sanctum’ and saw the brothers at close quarters—Reggie...

'Amateur' assassins are becoming increasingly common,

'Amateur' assassins are becoming increasingly common, Irish police say, as addicts are being forced into shooting people in order to discharge debts to drug dealers.Although there have been only five murders in Dublin this year, police say that dozens of attacks have been planned or attempted but have failed or been thwarted for various reasons. However, gang feuds and inter-gang rivalries are escalating and the violence is increasing, according...

Heroin gang jailed for total of 68 years 10 months

organised gang who were involved in one of the biggest heroin supply operations ever uncovered in Wales were jailed for a total of 68 years 10 months by Judge Rhys Rowlands at Cardiff Crown Court.The 10 men, were given the sentences following an intelligence-led operation by officers from the Tarian Regional Task Force supported by Gwent Police, South Wales police, Nottinghamshire police, Greater Manchester Police and the Serious Organised Crime...

TEENAGER who was arrested in a high profile anti-gangs raid involving 100 police has been released without charge.

The dramatic dawn operation involving two properties in Leytonstone and Walthamstow back in February was hailed by the Met as sending a strong message to violent gang members in the borough.The raids were attended by borough commander Steve Wisbey and deputy mayor for policing in London Kit Malthouse and were widely covered by the media.But now it has emerged that the 16-year-old youth arrested in the Leytonstone raid has been cleared.The teenager,...

officers smashed into four properties linked to members of a notorious Shepherd's Bush gang, which is believed to be responsible for a string of robberies and firearms offences.

Dawn raids on Friday morning saw police arrest four people on suspicion of the murder on the West Kensington Estate of Polish chef Krzysztof Rusek.And, in a double whammy, officers smashed into four properties linked to members of a notorious Shepherd's Bush gang, which is believed to be responsible for a string of robberies and firearms offences.The double raids formed part of Operation Tain, which is targeting violent robbers. Mr Rusek,...

Rival gangs have been battling for control of Croydon’s London Road, leaving residents and shopkeepers terrified.

Two incidents within a week of each other last month left several men with serious injuries after clashes between rival Tamil gangs.Up to 40 members of the Tooting Boys and Jaffna Boys battled it out in a mass brawl at about 1am on Sunday, May 15.Two men, a 19-year-old and a 27-year-old, were found with head wounds and taken to hospital where the teenager was left fighting for his life.The previous attack on May 10 saw more than 20 gang members fighting...