"Eddie Richardson" redirects here. For the cricketer, see Eddie Richardson (cricketer).
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Criminal organization
Richardson Gang
Founded by
Charles Richardson
Founding location
London, United Kingdom
Years active
1950s–1960s
Territory
South London
Ethnicity
Mainly English
Criminal activities
Racketeering
Narcotics
Extortion
Money laundering
Loan sharking
Bribery
Illegal gambling
Counterfeiting
Hijacking
Smuggling
Labour racketeering
Gun-running
Torture
Prostitution
Robbery
Assault
Rivals
Kray Firm
The Richardson Gang was an English crime gang based in South London, England in the 1960s. Also known as the "Torture Gang", they had a reputation as some of London's most sadistic gangsters. Their alleged specialities included pulling teeth out using pliers, cutting off toes using bolt cutters and nailing victims to floors using 6-inch nails.[1]
^Armstrong, Jeremy; Myall, Steve (19 September 2012). "Hard as nails: Kray Twins gangster rival Charlie Richardson dies". The Mirror. Retrieved 30 November 2012.
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