Former gangster Paul Ferris laid to rest in Glasgow

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 11:31 · Archive

Paul Ferris, a notorious Glasgow gangland figure, has been laid to rest at Daldowie Crematorium.

Paul Ferris, a 62-year-old former Glasgow gangland enforcer, was laid to rest on 19 October at Daldowie Crematorium in Uddingston, near Glasgow. He died on 6 October at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital after a short illness, having been admitted two days earlier. Born and raised in Blackhill in Glasgow's east end, Ferris was once a feared enforcer for Glasgow crime boss Arthur Thompson Snr, collecting debts on his behalf.

Ferris gained prominence in 1992 when he was unanimously acquitted at Glasgow's High Court of murdering Arthur Thompson Jnr, the son of his former employer. Thompson Jnr had been fatally shot outside his Provanmill home in Glasgow. The trial became Scotland's longest criminal trial at the time. Ferris subsequently faced trial at London's Old Bailey in 1998, where he was found guilty of conspiracy to sell or transfer prohibited weapons, deal in firearms, and possess explosives.

The funeral took place at the same crematorium where Ferris's sworn enemy, crime boss Tam McGraw, was cremated 19 years earlier. A family friend said a large turnout was expected and that despite his notoriety and colourful past, Ferris was loved by his family and was a loyal and faithful friend. It remained unclear how many figures from his criminal past would attend or whether a police presence would be deployed.

How it is being reported

• Mourners gather for funeral of notorious Glasgow gangster Paul FerrisMourners have gathered at Daldowie Crematorium to say a final farewell to notorious Glasgow gangster Paul Ferris following his death aged 62.Glasgow Times · 19 Oct, 12:33
• Former gangster Paul Ferris to be laid to rest at funeral in Glasgow todayDaldowie is the very same venue where Ferris's sworn enemy, crime boss Tam "The Licensee" McGraw, was cremated following his death 19 years ago.Glasgow Live · 19 Oct, 09:31

In this story: Paul Ferris · Arthur Thompson Snr · Arthur Thompson Jnr · Tam McGraw · Glasgow · Daldowie Crematorium

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