Patsy McKie, one of the bereaved parents who helped found Mothers Against Violence after her youngest son, Dorrie, was shot dead by three youths on a bike 16 years ago, is not surprised that police are encountering reticence. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. Four men have been arrested in connection with the incident and remain in custody for questioning. At one point during the terror campaign some of the Lydiate gang hid out at an old people's home in Salford. Massey's brother-in-law, Stephen Lydiate, has served a life sentence for a revenge plot of 'biblical proportions' after a shooting attempt on his life at the Ship Inn, Pendleton, in 1999. He was stabbed three times in the legs and taken to Hickey Farm at Astley Moss, Tyldesley. Police have offered onlookers in the bar witness protection in a bid to persuade them to come forward and give evidence. Ch Supt Mary Doyle said disrupting violence in the Moss Side area of Manchester nearby had been easier because there were no longstanding crime families in the area, meaning officers had the support of parents. He had been the subject of numerous newspaper articles dealing with his criminal activity. Which is why were appealing to the women of Salford saying, actually, you lot have got to stand up and help us here. Miss Owen was also shot at by a cyclist, who struck on a country lane, near junction 7 of the M62, shortly after 6.45am, on May 5 this year. Orange County Superior Court Judge Patrick H. Donahue sentenced Gordon to death for the abduction and murder of four women who had been working as prostitutes in Santa Ana and Anaheim in 2013 and . Boyle is thought to have been punched in the face although no weapons were involved. "Stephen Lydiate arranged the kidnap and torture of several individuals in a plan to murder the person he believed had shot him.". He heard the gun click several times and it was placed in his mouth. This was a terrifying ordeal for those in the pub when shots were fired. Another, fearsome arsenal found at that address included a sub machine gun, handguns, ammunition, body armour, and police scanners. Boyle and Fellows both joined the anti-A team faction which fought a violent gang war with their enemies on the streets of Salford. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Police investigating the attack arrested a 27-year-old man in connection with the assault on suspicion of section 18 assault. 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In 2012, Fellows admitted possessing cocaine with intent to supply after police seized 200g of the drug, digital scales, mobile phones and 2,000 in cash from his home. A spokesman for the Ministry of Justice said: Two prisoners were treated for bruising at HMP Wakefield after an incident on 20 January.. Im sitting there shaking in my shoes, not being afraid but thinking what is happening here? said McKie. The trial judge, Mr Justice William Davis, told Boyle that he would spend decades in prison for the murder of Mr Kinsella. He then put together a team to carry out sadistic attacks. The pair had an argument and the killer shot Erdman at close range. It's free, easy and takes no time at all. Alison J Lydiate. He said police had information that he had criminal connections in Holland; was still criminally active; had significant debts in connection with crime; was involved in an acid attack on Stephen Lydiate at Massey's funeral; and had a separate mobile phone dedicated for criminal use. His murder, which saw him shot four times in the chest, remains unsolved and his killer at large. among various. VideoAt the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Dozens of girls treated after new Iran poisonings, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, Exploring the rigging claims in Nigeria's elections, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip, Ukraine war casts shadow over India's G20 ambitions, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. The murders arose out of gang warfare in Salford, Greater Manchester, the court has heard. He died later in hospital. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. To get a behind the scenes look at how they work and the moments that don't make our stories, subscribe to our free weekly Echo Court Files newsletter, written by court reporter Neil Docking. Man United beat West Ham United 3-1 in the fifth round of the FA Cup at Old Trafford on Wednesday evening. Mr Boyle admitted to the jury that he was a career criminal with convictions for robbery, escape from custody and possessing a loaded handgun fitted with a silencer and 82 rounds of ammunition. Something went wrong, please try again later. The lad who was shot was in a bad way.. Salford, Lancashire, M7. Was the Fight for Irish Independence Pointless. He may be in jail but he has still got some cronies on the outside.. 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The incident was yet another in the string of tit-for-tat violence that has frightened many Salford families into silence. Preston Crown Court heard how Lydiate used a British Telecom worker on his payroll to provide him with names, addresses and ex-directory phone numbers to track down his attackers. But by Friday police appeared no closer to catching those responsible. A source told the ECHO that Boyle was attacked by another prisoner and then retaliated. A fourth man was shot in the leg in front of his girlfriend and children after his car was chased through Duchy Road, Salford. Gang boss Stephen Lydiate organised a series of reprisal attacks after he was shot and nearly killed in a Salford pub while watching Manchester United play Leeds in 1999. It was then council-owned sheltered housing for the elderly in a quiet street off Station Road, Pendlebury. He left behind a Baikal loaded handgun, equipped with a silencer, and 82 rounds in a bag. You have to put yourself in their situation.. Some drinkers dived for cover beneath pool tables as the pair produced automatic weapons and fired at least four shots. Michael Boyle, then of Winton Road in Salford, was convicted of conspiracy to murder, conspiracy to kidnap, false imprisonment, wounding and two firearms offences. While the gang were there, they attempted to disguise themselves by wearing women's clothes and wigs. Read about our approach to external linking. 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.. Six men launched a kidnap and murder plot of "biblical proportions" as revenge for a shooting, a jury heard yesterday. They were the members of a gang who had kidnapped, shot, stabbed, and tortured three men in a bid to track down those behind a gun attack on their leader. 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READ MORE:Spotter who helped gangland assassin 'The Iceman' has bid for freedom rejected. He said: "I didnt have no loyalty to either side.". He was taken to an address and a pillow case put over his head. Determined to find the men responsible for his shooting, he discharged himself from hospital with a bullet still lodged in his groin. Mr Kinsella, who lived nearby, had been out walking his dogs when Fellows came cycling up behind him and opened fire. Police chief says officers investigating shooting of seven-year-old face a struggle to break through in a community with longstanding crime families. The violence, during April and May 1999 last was described in Preston Crown Court as being of biblical proportions. They can see that happening to them, she said. Lydiate, licence, prison under CAPTION (S): Paul Massey, who was shot dead Mr Greaney said "well-known" Massey was jailed for 14 years for wounding with intent in 1999, later reduced to 10 years on appeal, and "had many enemies". An increasingly violent series of incidents thought to be linked to the murder has plagued Salford since then. Something went wrong, please try again later. One of those involved in the attack on Mr Lydiate - and a pall bearer at the funeral - was notorious mob fixer John Kinsella, 53, from Liverpool, the jury was told. Preston Crown Court was told that Stephen Lydiate and his associates began a spree of "extreme terror and violence" after he had been shot in a Salford pub. Fellows received a whole life sentence for the murders of Mr Kinsella and Massey. At 11am that day another man was abducted from a house in Salford. Fellows, the man who machine gunned Paul Massey on his doorstep, shot Mr Kinsella dead in front of pregnant partner in 2018 on a path off the M62. He was convicted of possessing a handgun and ammunition without a certificate at trial. He also had the barrel of a gun shoved into his mouth. Lee. From what I have heard one of the lads who got shot was giving people tenners minutes before it kicked off saying, Remember my name., Another said: A man inside the pub was shot in the stomach and the face. When you've made your choice, press the Save Changes button at the bottom. What's he waiting for? Another of the four kidnap victims, 35-year old Tony Shenton, was found in a stolen van near a hospital with gunshot wounds to his leg after being held captive for 13 hours. Chief Superintendent Kevin Mulligan said: We believe this incident is not a broad threat to the local community.. Steven Boyle was also jailed for life. He was taken to hospital but his injuries were not. salford gangsters stephen lydiate goes on a gun rampage through salford with a gang of thugs after he was shot, seeking revenge in the streets of salford, he. He considered Paul Massey his mentor,. The scale of the challenge facing police is huge: there are an estimated 160 organised crime groups and 8,000 troublesome families operating across Greater Manchester. Sorry, we are unable to accept comments about this article at the moment. The then-warden at the complex and her friend were intimidated and forced to harbour the gang. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Mark Fellows was known as 'The Iceman', his trial was told. People are scared. Read about our approach to external linking. 2023 BBC. The two dead men, both in their twenties, died where they fell, 20 yards apart on the grass. 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