Eddie Richardson, described as the last survivor of London’s “Torture Gang,” dies from pneumonia at age 90, according to reports.
Outlets link Richardson to a period of violent criminal activity in which members of the group were accused of torturing rivals. The coverage also says Richardson had a feud with the Krays, another notorious London criminal partnership. The reports further state that while incarcerated, Richardson is associated with meeting and playing table tennis with Reginald “Reggie” Kray.
The overall accounts align on the core facts: Richardson dies last week of pneumonia, aged 90, and is remembered for involvement in the Torture Gang, including allegations of extreme violence and connections to the Krays. Differences are largely in emphasis, with some pieces focusing on his reputation for brutality and others highlighting specific jail-life details such as the table tennis relationship.
