Former Glasgow gangster Paul Ferris to be cremated next week

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 10:02 · Archive

Paul Ferris, a notorious Glasgow gangland figure, died aged 62 on October 6 and will be cremated on October 19.

Paul Ferris, a notorious Glasgow gangland figure, died aged 62 on October 6 at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital after a short illness. He had been admitted two days before his death. Born and raised in Blackhill in Glasgow's east end, Ferris was once a feared enforcer for crime boss Arthur Thompson Snr, collecting debts on his behalf. His funeral is scheduled for Monday, October 19 at Daldowie Crematorium in Uddingston, near Glasgow—the same venue where his sworn enemy crime boss Tam McGraw was cremated 19 years ago.

Ferris first came to public attention in 1992 when he was acquitted at Glasgow's High Court of murdering Arthur Thompson Jnr, son of his former employer. Thompson Jnr was shot dead outside his home in Provanmill while on weekend leave from prison. The trial became Scotland's longest criminal trial at the time. In 1998, Ferris was convicted at the Old Bailey in London of conspiracy to sell or transfer prohibited weapons, dealing in firearms, and possession of explosives. He was sentenced to ten years in prison, later reduced to seven.

During his time in prison, Ferris wrote his first book, The Ferris Conspiracy, which was later adapted into the Bafta-winning film The Wee Man, starring Line of Duty actor Martin Compston. After his release in 2001, Ferris claimed to have left crime behind, focusing on legitimate business interests in security and construction. A family friend revealed that a large turnout was expected for his funeral and that despite his notoriety, Ferris was loved by his family and was a loyal and faithful friend.

How it is being reported

• Funeral details for notorious Glasgow gangland figure Paul Ferris releasedNotorious Glasgow gangland figure Paul Ferris will be laid to rest at Daldowie Crematorium, Uddingston, on October 19 after dying aged 62 in Glasgow last week.Glasgow Times · 13 Oct, 08:57
• Former Glasgow gangster Paul Ferris to be laid to rest at same site as hated rivalDaldowie 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 · 13 Oct, 08:36

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

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