'Most feared man in Britain' - Notorious former London gangster Dave Courtney found dead
manchestereveningnews.co.ukOne of the UK's most notorious gangsters has been found dead in his home, it has been reported. Dave Courtney was once known as 'the most feared man in Britain', and had ties to the likes of the Kray twins and Roy Shaw and Lenny McLean, before he changed his focus to a career as an actor and author.
News has now been confirmed that Dave Courtney of Plumstead, South London was found dead at his home early this morning (Sunday, October 22) after taking his own life with a firearm, a statement on his official X account confirmed.
Police were called to the home at around 11am. Mr Courtney was pronounced dead shortly after. A spokesperson for the Met Police said: "Police were called at about 11:25hrs on Sunday, 22 October to a residential address on Chestnut Rise, SE18 following reports of a man found deceased. READ MORE: The EncroChat messages that saw gang's drugs and gun empire crumble READ MORE: Boy, 12, left seriously injured after horrific dog attack in Oldham "Officers and the London Ambulance Service attended.
A 64-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. His family has been informed. Formal identification has not taken place.
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