Eddie Richardson, a London gangland figure and rival of the Krays in the 1960s, dies at the age of 90. Multiple outlets identify him as the leader of a group sometimes referred to as the “Torture Gang,” alongside his brother Charlie, and describe him as operating in and around the capital during that period.
Reports say Richardson’s death occurs in hospital. The Mirror states he is admitted earlier in the week and dies in the early hours of Friday. Other outlets similarly frame his death as the end of a criminal career associated with the Richardson faction in 1960s London, though they vary in the emphasis placed on his alleged reputation and nickname.
Across coverage, there is broad agreement on the central details: his age at death, his role within the Richardson mob, his brother’s involvement, and his status as a contemporary rival to the Krays. The main differences are in wording and the degree to which outlets highlight specific labels such as “Torture Gang.”
