Police were called to the home at around 11am. Mr Courtney was pronounced dead shortly after
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.
. 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.READ MORE: Boy, 12, left seriously injured after horrific dog attack in Oldham 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."
“Such a character and top bloke. Thinking of his family and close ones”. Another added: “RIP Dave Courtney, legend brav”. A third said: “I met Dave Courtney a few times. He was p*ss funny and had a heart of gold. RIP proper old school gentleman.”
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Notorious former gangster Dave Courtney found dead at homeThe Metropolitan Police said they were called to a home on Chestnut Rise in Plumstead around 11.25am on Sunday following reports of a man being found dead.
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