Test yourself with these 12 questions, Do you know your local leaders from your Manchester suburbs? The terrified victim was shown a shallow grave which his captors said they had dug for him. The hostage was then moved to a house in Lower Kersal but escaped on May 25th by slipping some sleeping tablets into the drink of his armed guard. A 10,000 ransom was demanded from Mr Kent's family for his release before heescaped by slipping sleeping tablets into his guard's drink. He tried to escape but was hit over the head. 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These chilling police mugshots were taken nearly a decade apart - but the arrogant scowl of the underworld kingpin they depict has not changed in that time. The lad who was shot was in a bad way.. He was taken to hospital but his injuries were not. They were ordered to kidnap and torture several targets and force them to reveal the identity of the people suspected of being behind the attempt on Lydiate's life. 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No one has yet been arrested in connection with the murder of Mr Massey although police have executed search warrants at several addresses. Up to 30 drinkers witnessed the shooting, but even though a 50,000 reward was offered for information leading to the killer's conviction no one has been charged with the murder. The first picture, taken in 2003, shows Bradley Walsh aged just 19, soon after he helped beat a pub landlord to death during a botched robbery. But it became part of one of the most bizarre episodes in the criminal history of Salford. The victim was handcuffed and put into a white Suzuki van, which had been bought a few days earlier under a false name. But they were forced to move on from the council run centre after one of their guns accidentally went off. Lydiate then assembled a gang which organised a wave of punishment shootings and kidnappings when they tried to find out who had organised the pub attack. The National Archives' catalogue DPP - Records of the Director of Public Prosecutions DPP 2 - Director of Public Prosecutions: Case Papers, New Series This record (browse from here by hierarchy or. Massey's partner Louise Lydiate is the sister of Stephen Lydiate, who was interviewed as a "person of interest" after the murder in July 2015. The brother-in-law of an underworld "Mr Big" was involved in his assassination, Liverpool crown court has heard. During the Massey and Kinsella murder trial the court also heard how a man called Stephen Lydiate - Massey's brother-in-law - was attacked and badly beaten at his funeral. Muscleman Erdman became known to police in 2000 after he was arrested and charged over a string of gangland kidnappings. Ander Herrera said he was going through the most difficult period in his career in an emotional Instagram post. A relative carried 10,500 to a rendezvous with a gang member. 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He was jailed for 15 years. A source told the ECHO that Boyle was attacked by another prisoner and then retaliated. The younger of two boys born to English docker John Lydiate at Hope Hospital, their Welsh mother Lynne raised them in Salford, Greater Manchester. Man Utd travel to face Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday and David de Gea has previewed the fixture. While the gang were there, they attempted to disguise themselves by wearing women's clothes and wigs. An unidentified passenger fled and ditched a wig and glasses, before escaping. Biography. Father-of-five Massey, 55, a notorious 'Mr Big' crime figure in Salford and beyond, was blasted at 18 times, hit five times and died on his doorstep. Paper catalogues available to view at The National Archives - (695) NRA 20906 Abbatt family of Preston: corresp and papers link to online catalogue. A stick was prodded into the open wound in one of his legs and salt was poured into his wounds. In respect of the murder of John Kinsella the sentence on you is life imprisonment with a minimum term of 33 years. One of the gangs victims was taken to a remote farmhouse where a branch was forced into his bullet wounds and then salt was poured onto them. A man then arrived who said he was going to rape him, but refused to go ahead with the sex attack because the victim was bleeding so heavily. After opening fire on two men inside the Brass Handles public house on the corner of Edgehill Close and Fitzwarren Street they were chased by other customers and shot dead before they could reach their getaway car. Lydiate was later convicted, but Erdman walked free. Jailing Mr Lydiate for life and four others to sentences ranging from 15 to eight years, Judge Peter Openshaw QC said: In a city where shootings have become common, this is a case set apart by its savagery and brutality.. He was jailed for 14 years in April 1999, for stabbing a man outside a nightclub. The pub's CCTV hard drive was stolen shortly after the killing and the murder weapon has not been recovered, while gangsters waged a graffiti campaign warning locals against speaking out. He was taken to an address and a pillow case put over his head. Boyle was attacked by another prisoner at HMP Wakefield on January 20 last year. Mr Kinsella was then shot twice in the head at close range. Steven Boyle, was found guilty of murder last year after John Kinsella was shot in the back of the head whilst out walking his dog on May 5, 2018. Children enjoying a Sunday afternoon kickabout scattered as shots rang out. There was speculation last night that Massey, a category A prisoner in Frankland Prison, Co Durham, remains a significant figure in Salfords criminal underworld, even in his absence. Gangsters Thirst for Revenge Blamed for Deadly Pub Shootout, < White Man Wins Payout Over Police Job Race Bias, Bread and Circuses for a Disunited America. It is imperative that we are able to piece together the moments leading up to this incident. 1 . He was jailed for 14 years in April 1999, for stabbing a man outside a nightclub. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. dn. 'What this shows is that absolutely no one is untouchable. Black Cops Beat Black Perp to Death. Join Facebook to connect with Louise Lydiate and others you may know. During the first act of violence, the gang arrived at a man's house in Salford. One day in late May 1999 - in the aftermath of a spree of violence which would later be described by a barrister as a revenge plot 'of Biblical proportions' - the home received some unlikely new 'residents'. Kinsella was shot dead in front of his pregnant partner while out walking his dogs in the Rainhill area in May last year. Gang member Steven Boyle helped murder John Kinsella, Get the latest crime reports and stories from Liverpool Echo straight to your inbox. He left behind a Baikal loaded handgun, equipped with a silencer, and 82 rounds in a bag. He was jailed for 22 years. One report suggests that the guns and balaclavas were hurriedly retrieved by an accomplice before the Mondeo sped off. Stephen Lydiate, 49, was battered with a heavy wooden beam and had a chemical poured in his face, during the attack in Agecroft cemetery. Police investigating the attack arrested a 27-year-old man in connection with the assault on suspicion of section 18 assault. Threats were made against his family, and he was asked to tell them where a 'suspect' lived. Manchester City host Newcastle in the Premier League on Saturday hoping to put pressure on Arsenal at the top of the table. Stephen Lydiate, who was assaulted at the graveside of Paul Massey. . When you've made your choice, press the Save Changes button at the bottom.