Notorious gangland enforcer Paul Ferris dies aged 62
Summary
Paul Ferris, a well-known Glasgow gangland enforcer who later wrote books about his life in crime, has died at 62 after a short illness. He was cleared in a high-profile murder trial in 1992 and later jailed for gun-running, and his life story inspired a film.Key Facts
- Paul Ferris died at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow at age 62.
- He was cleared of murdering Arthur Thompson Jr. in 1992 after a lengthy trial.
- The 1992 trial was Scotland’s longest and cost about £4 million.
- No one has been convicted for the killing of Arthur Thompson Jr.
- Ferris was jailed for seven years in 1998 for gun-running.
- He wrote several books about his experiences in the Glasgow underworld.
- His first book, The Ferris Conspiracy, was published in 2001.
- A 2013 movie called The Wee Man featured Martin Compston playing Ferris.
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