Notorious Glasgow gangland enforcer Paul Ferris dies aged 62
Paul Ferris, a notorious former Glasgow gangland enforcer who later became an author, has died at age 62. Ferris was a central figure in Glasgow's criminal underworld during the 1980s and 90s and was the subject of a high-profile murder trial.
Why it matters
Ferris's life and death reflect a significant chapter in Scottish criminal history, bridging the gap between gangland violence and public notoriety through his books and film.
Image source, Garry F McHarg Image caption, Ferris turned to writing about his life in Glasgow's underworld
A Glasgow gangland enforcer who wrote books about his underworld experiences has died at the age of 62.
Paul Ferris is believed to have died on Tuesday night at the city's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital after a short illness.
He was cleared of the murder of crime boss Arthur Thompson's son, Arthur Thompson Jnr, in 1992, before being jailed for seven years in 1998 for gun-running.
His first book, The Ferris Conspiracy, was published in 2001.
It was later made into a 2013 film, The Wee Man, featuring Line of Duty star Martin Compston as Ferris.
Image source, PA Media Image caption, Ferris left prison in 2002 after completing a seven-year sentence
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