Leonard 'Nipper' Read dead: Police officer who brought Krays to justice dies
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dailystar.co.ukThe police officer most famous for bringing the Kray Twins to justice has died aged 95. Leonard "Nipper" Read brought the London gangsters' crime empire down in 1968 and was later played by Christopher Ecclestone in the film Legend starring Tom Hardy.
In a statement, the Metropolitan Police Heritage Centre said: "We are sad to announce that Leonard 'Nipper' Read QPM died this morning aged 95. "A Met legend, he is best known for his part in bringing the Kray Twins to justice and his autobiographies hold places of honour in our collections." This is a breaking news story and is constantly being updated.
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