Arthur Thompson, the Godfather of Glasgow Crime.
Definitely a compelling story that tells the truth about Glasgow. The record is set straight and paints the picture for all to see that it is never to late to change for the better.
This chilling and disturbing memoir tells the story of one of Glasgow’s most notorious criminals.Writing in his own words, William Lobban tells how he was born in Exeter Prison to a violent, schizophrenic mother. His upbringing in the East End of Glasgow was just as bleak, and he ended up in care at an early age, destined for a life of violence and criminality. Aged only 15 he masterminded a daring break-in to a Glasgow pub, and many years of armed robberies, dealing narcotics and gang fights followed. When he wasn’t causing mayhem on the city streets, Lobban was serving terms in various high security prisons, where he was involved in some of the most serious prison riots and hostage taking of recent years.In the course of his criminal career Lobban teamed up with the infamous Paul Ferris, someone he believed was a trusted associate, someone who would later incriminate him as the murderer of fellow gangster Arthur Thompson Jr. Police also believed that Lobban was the man behind the brutal double killing of Bobby Glover And Joe ‘Bananas’ Hanlon, but none of these charges was made to stick.Finally released from prison in 1998, Lobban decided to walk away from a life of crime, but personal tragedy led to a dependence on alcohol and drugs which nearly killed him. Only In recent years has he found a measure of peace and stability, and now lives quietly in the Scottish Highlands. He has decided finally to set the record straight, and in this searing expose of the Glasgow underworld he reveals the true facts behind those crimes which he really committed, and those of which he is falsely accused.Released from prison 14 years ago, he has turned his back on crime ever since. He now lives quietly in the Highlands of Scotland.
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