- Former Glasgow crime figure turned author Paul Ferris has died aged 62 following a short illness at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.
- Ferris abandoned a life of crime after serving a prison sentence, having previously worked alongside gang boss Arthur Thompson Sr.
- In 1991, he was cleared of murdering Thompson's son, Arthur 'Fat Boy' Thompson Jr, an event that sparked a feud resulting in the murder of two of Ferris' friends.
- Following his exit from criminality, Ferris became a writer, co-authoring his debut book The Ferris Conspiracy in 2001.
- His autobiography inspired the 2013 feature film The Wee Man starring Martin Compston, which Ferris described as an emotional and humbling experience to watch.
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