Folk can say what they want, I dont care. They staked out flats and bugged cars listening in to edgy conversations as he talked business with underworld contacts. Shaun Attwood. Police have confirmed that Peter Murrell has been released without charge after more than 10 hours in custody. WebGlasgow Gangster Ian (Blink) MacDonald Tells his story Anything Goes With James English 426K subscribers Subscribe 781K views 4 years ago James English, The Former gangster Ian Blink MacDonald has revealed he is getting help for cocaine addiction. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). The East End crime base was later raided and associate Benjamin Welsh, 49, was jailed. Prosecutor He later pleads guilty to distribution of cocaine. Tempers flared after she stopped for fuel at a garage In Bellshill. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. Cocaine had to be involved, it just took over everything. The convicted bank robber told how his lifestyle spiralled out of control For him, the temptation to be involved was too strong. And McKenzie, 41 who was jailed at the High Court in Glasgow on Friday even spoke about deals in code as he feared he was being monitored. Police search Nicola Sturgeon's Glasgow home as scene sealed off after husband Peter Murrell arrest. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. "A house on St Mungo's Avenue was also searched under a firearms warrant and no firearms were recovered.". MacDonald, who also has daughter Leighanne, 34, and son Daryl, 30, from previous relationships, revealed: Im more of a hands-on dad this time around and Im really enjoying it. Sheriff Sean Lynch acquitted MacDonald who earlier pled guilty to breaching a bail condition not to approach Miss Lurinsky. MacDonald, 61, argued with Ashley Lurinksy after she picked him from a house in Coatbridge, Lanarkshire. Specialist officers managed to crack the secret language lingo. He has since sought help for cocaine and booze addiction. Miss Lurinsky also claimed she did not know who contacted the police. Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. We may then apply our discretion under the user terms to amend or delete comments. He also admitted kicking the vehicle after the incident was caught on CCTV in May. He headbutted former pal Ian Blink MacDonald at his brother Johns funeral in 2010. irina.wilkie@the-sun.co.uk. The 61-year-old is a convicted bank robber and had close links to gangland figures Paul Ferris and Arthur Thompson snr. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. MacDonald, of the city's Townhead, was jailed for 16 years over his role in an attempted 6million bank robbery in 1991. 'Worried sick' family of Renfrew missing in Lanzarote plead for help as thousands raised to find him. Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. MacDonald spent 10 years behind bars for a botched 6 million bank heist which saw a teller shot in the head in 1991. Readers comments: You are personally liable for the content of any comments you upload to this website, so please act responsibly. "To get away from that situation he exited the motor vehicle and left the vicinity but she had then driven the short distance to the McDonald's to pursue the accused. Weba story from my time in victorias nightclub..lets begin Some of them have had hundreds of thousands of views so what Ive got to say must be interesting to some folk. I go to two or three meetings every week., MacDonald added that being a better dad to the three-year-old daughter he had with his partner Ashley Lurinsky was inspiring him to stick with rehab. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. MacDonald was admonished of the breach of bail charge. His latest conviction was in 2015 when he got two months for arguing with a passenger on a flight to Spain. Prison is no place for a man in his 60s so I need to stay on the straight and narrow., He added: The people at Cocaine Anonymous have been a great help. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. "It was a good take down and they had the handcuffs on me before I knew it. Do you have a story or video for The Scottish Sun? "But this was pure persecution. I know itll end badly if it doesnt.. EX-SCOTS gangster Ian 'Blink' MacDonald was cleared today of assaulting his partner. Police are at scene of the former First Minister's Uddingston home after they arrested her husband, Peter Murrell, in connection with an investigation into SNP finances. WebToo Dangerous For Danny Dyer: Ian Blink MacDonald - YouTube 0:00 / 12:07 #gangster #prison #podcast Too Dangerous For Danny Dyer: Ian Blink MacDonald 198,735 Cocky McKenzie smiled and waved to the officers who caught him as he was led handcuffed from court. You can follow this profile to get notifications of Ian Blink MacDonald's new podcast credits. Sign up to Glasgow Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox. Glasgow cops charge 13-year-old with shining laser pen at police helicopter. WebFull podcast with Ian: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5sypA6Bdso&list=PLPT_cCpNMvT50d_7cJ55ciKoZEY8q_YPt&index=61&t=6882sWhat happened? 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MacDonald also pled guilty to taking the car and threatening Ashley, 35. little mercy.. A passerby was walking home from work when she came across the fatal crash on Calder Street, in Govanhill, and says it was a 'heartbreaking' scene. Glasgow Sheriff Court heard from Miss Lurinsky who stated in her evidence that she could not recall what she or MacDonald were doing on the day of the alleged assault. In 2006, he was stabbed in a Glasgow pub by George Redmond and was left fighting for his life. People in that position usually operate at arms length to make it harder for us to detect them. Laura Kiernan, defending, told the court: "He is a man of a certain age and doesn't want to be in these courts anymore and wants to put it all behind him.". 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. But he got ushered offstage. MacDonald, 61, was on trial accused of attacking Ashley Lurinsky, 36, at her The ex-gangster joked he is no longer firing blanks as he celebrated the arrival of daughter Millie with partner Ashley, 32. MacDonald, who served 10 years for a botched bank raid, has tried to turn his life around since leaving jail and told how hes relishing being a father again. ", Miss Lurinsky replied: "He had bail conditions not to approach the address - that's why I believed they wanted him removed.". "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. "He was trying to get away from her and didn't want any further trouble because he is trying his best to turn his life around. Erskine rescue farm volunteers 'in tears' from support after raising nearly 8k following fire, Lamont Farm volunteers were left shocked when they were told that vandals had set one of their cabins on fire, however, the public's support has 'brought them to tears', Glasgow care home to close and residents moved out as building set to go up for sale. Fortunately no on was hurt as a result, but Police Scotland has warned of the dangers caused by shining laser pens at an aircraft following the weekend incident. I took leave of my senses, I dont know what I was thinking at the time. EX-GANGSTER Ian 'Blink' MacDonald has dodged jail after he threatened his girlfriend and stole her Range Rover following an 'explosive' row. Ian 'Blink' McDonald, 40 armed robber EARNED nickname because he would put fear of death into anyone who looked at him. We pay for your stories and videos! There was no such thing as having a quiet drink with my pals. Court papers claimed MacDonald seized her by the hair and pulled it before striking her head with a mirror. MacDonald added: My drug abuse really started when I was released from prison. They know exactly what Im going through. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. WebGlasgow Gangsters Arthur Thompson, Paul Ferris: Ian Blink MacDonald Pt 3 | True Crime Podcast 220. I thought I might as well do my own and see how it goes. Ive never spoken to him for 21 years but hey-ho these things f**king happen. MacDonald, of Townhead, Glasgow, appeared at Hamilton Sheriff Court and admitted behaving in a threatening or abusive manner towards Lurinsky in May. We already knew, as did most people, that he was a long-standing member of organised crime. Worried McDonald's staff phoned police and the car was later discovered parked in Uddingston, Lanarkshire. I was stunned at first but Im loving it now. WebThis is a podcast creator profile for Ian Blink MacDonald. Its not the first time Ian, who has a book about his gangland exploits coming out soon, has seen a romantic night out spoiled by police. EX-SCOTS gangster Ian 'Blink' MacDonald was cleared today of assaulting his partner. The prospect of going back to prison at my age is a really terrifying thought. He told the Daily Record: My use of cocaine got out of hand. He claims his 'life spiralled out of control' while addicted to the Class A drug. Ian said: "I am a well-documented retired member of the gangland community and I live a quiet life now. unusual. WebWe would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. He said: Ive got a young daughter and I need to be around for her. Mincy served almost seven years from 1997 after being caught with cocaine and heroin worth 1million. I am not involved in crime any more. They took him to his Townhead flat to search for weapons - but came up empty handed. DCI Paul Donaldson said after he was sent down: We found that McKenzie was very close to actual business dealings despite the obvious risk. Even if I didnt have it, it was easy to find someone who did. Glasgow city centre streets set to be pedestrianised after transfer to university. The pair had been in a couple of city centre venues on Friday, May 4, including Browns and Metropolitan, before heading to the Anchor Line. Detectives knew the villains were buying high-quality cocaine from gangsters in Liverpool and Manchester and selling it heavily cut to users across Scotland. At least four kids dead as axe attacker, 25, goes on nursery rampage, 2million of cannabis discovered in massive 'drug farm' raid as four arrested, Five-year-old boy dies after being hit by bus as girl, 9, rushed to hospital, Nicola Sturgeon shell-shocked after cops swooped on her home in dawn raid, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Ferris was an enforcer for Glasgow Godfather Arthur Thompson in the 1980s. And DCI Donaldson appealed to the public for help in nailing more major criminals. WebA story of me and Paul back in the day driving about Glasgow. WebThe first series contains 6 episodes: Glasgow - Featuring interviews with Walter Norval, 'Mad' Frankie Fraser, Joe Steele, Paul Ferris, Ian Blink McDonald Manchester - He was part of a six-man gang that targeted a NatWest branch in Torquay, Devon. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. We told last April how MacDonald is writing a tell-all book about why his latest jail stint made him quit the hood life once and for all. Detectives made a breakthrough when they realised McKenzie was heavily involved in day-to-day drugs transactions. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Love Islanders in shock new feud as villa star threatens to take Shaq from Tanya, Rylan Clark over the moon as he lands role in huge soap, Chelsea could name Lampard as caretaker with icon in crowd for Liverpool game, Stacey Solomon praised for showing natural body in bikini on family holiday, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Thompsons son, Arthur Jr, was shot dead in 1991 and Ferris was charged with his murder but cleared after what was then the longest criminal trial in Scottish history. Glasgow cyclist topples over handlebars after hitting pothole as fall is caught on restaurant CCTV. In 1991 he was busted by cops as he went for a meal at a Chinese restaurant with girlfriend Sheila Gourlay. In a desperate bid to kick his habit, he has been attending Cocaine Anonymous for the last four months. The unfortunate man took a heavy tumble from his bike outside El Jefe's restaurant in Giffnock after hitting a pothole which was covered by rainwater. Public urged not to approach man reported missing from Glasgow city centre. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. We wanted to attack everything that this group was involved in not only the drugs but also any businesses.. SEPTEMBER 2013: Jailed at High Court in Glasgow. The Email us atscoop@thesun.co.ukor call 0141 420 5200, Nicola Sturgeon shell-shocked after cops swooped on her home in dawn raid, Rivals demand Nicola Sturgeon say 'what she knew & when' after husband's arrest, Britain's 24 most wanted men revealed as public warned do NOT approach them, Nicola Sturgeon's husband arrested as cops probe SNP finances, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Depute fiscal Scott O'Connor said: "Police were contacted by staff at McDonald's and two days later officers were notified that the motor vehicle was at an address in Uddingston.". He used code words such as scratch meaning a sample of coke for potential customers in a bid to outwit cops if they were listening in. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Im loving it now need as much support as possible during these challenging.! 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