David Hunt (gangster)
British gangster / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about David Hunt (gangster)?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
David Charles Hunt (born April 1961) is an English suspected organised crime boss linked to violence, fraud, prostitution, money laundering and murder.[1][2] He heads a gang dubbed 'The Hunt Syndicate',[3] which has been described as being an extensive criminal empire that has so far evaded significant penetration from law enforcement.[4] Hunt is known in gangland circles as Long Fella due to his height of 6 ft 5 inches.[5] In a confidential police report from the early 2000s which was later leaked online,[6] Hunt's gang was said to include family members and the father of well-known reality TV star Mark Wright.[7]
This article has multiple issues. Please help improve it or discuss these issues on the talk page. (Learn how and when to remove these template messages)
|
David Hunt | |
---|---|
Born | David Charles Hunt April 1961 Canning Town, London, England |
Other names | Long Fella, Davey Hunt |
Occupation | Suspected organised crime boss |
Founded | 1980s |
---|---|
Founded by | David Hunt and brothers |
Founding location | Canning Town, London, England |
Years active | 1980s-present |
Territory | Canning Town/Soho/Essex |
Rivals | Various criminal gangs in London |
Hunt has been described by Metropolitan Police sources as being "too big to bring down". He became a close friend and associate of Reggie Kray, visiting him in prison in 2000 just prior to his death.[8][9][10] He was the owner of "Hunt's Waste Recycling" in Dagenham,[11] which during the nearby 2012 Olympics closing ceremony, was the centre of the "largest fire in several years" in London which saw 40 fire engines and over 200 fire fighters attend the scene.[12] Now known as Connect Waste the recycling centre is run by Hunt's long time friend, Phil Mitchell.[13]