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One of the UK's most notorious gangsters has been found dead in his home, it has been reported. Dave Courtney was once known as 'the most feared man in Britain', and had ties to the likes of the Kray twins and Roy Shaw and Lenny McLean, before he changed his focus to a career as an actor and author.
News has now been confirmed that Dave Courtney of Plumstead, South London was found dead at his home early this morning (Sunday, October 22) after taking his own life with a firearm, a statement on his official X account confirmed.
Police were called to the home at around 11am. Mr Courtney was pronounced dead shortly after. A spokesperson for the Met Police said: "Police were called at about 11:25hrs on Sunday, 22 October to a residential address on Chestnut Rise, SE18 following reports of a man found deceased.
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"Officers and the London Ambulance Service attended. A 64-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. His family has been informed. Formal identification has not taken place. The death is currently being treated as unexpected and is under investigation. There have been no arrests."
The statement on X read: "It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Dave Courtney at the age of 64. Dave tragically took his own life in the early hours of Sunday 22nd October, with a firearm at his Camelot Castle home in Plumstead. Details about funeral arrangements will be provided in due course. His family ask for respect during this period of mourning."
The hard man turned author and actor is known for his relationships with gangsters such as Krays, Roy
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