Reformed gangster Dave Courtney took his own life months after previous attempt, inquest hears
manchestereveningnews.co.ukEx-gangster Dave Courtney took his own life months after a previous attempt, an inquest has heard. Inner London South Coroners' Court was told that three months prior to his death, the reformed criminal had attempted to kill himself after recording a five-minute video explaining his plan, the Mirror reports.
The day before he died, he seemed 'happy and chirpy' after watching his beloved Charlton beat Reading 4-0 with two friends. He was pictured watching the match.
Mr Courtney wrote on Facebook, alongside the photo, at 3.52pm on Saturday, October 21: "At Charlton today. Full works today three course meal and our man James company is sponsor for the game...
and what a cool cool day it's all turning out to be." READ MORE: Ashley Dale murderer walks out of the dock READ MORE: Polo-playing mum 'extremely remorseful' after police caught her in middle of 'completely stupid' decision Mr Courtney reported home to Plumstead with friends to watch England lose to South Africa in the semi final of the rugby World Cup.
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