Glasgow ice cream wars
Glasgow Ice Cream Wars[edit | edit source]
The Glasgow Ice Cream Wars was a turf war in the East End of Glasgow, Scotland, in the 1980s. The conflict involved rival criminal gangs who used ice cream vans to sell drugs and stolen goods, leading to violence and murder.
Background[edit | edit source]
In the 1980s, the East End of Glasgow was a deprived area with high unemployment and poverty. Ice cream vans were a common sight, serving as mobile shops selling not only ice cream but also groceries and other goods. However, some operators began using the vans to sell illegal items, including drugs and stolen property.
The Conflict[edit | edit source]
The "Ice Cream Wars" began as rival gangs competed for control of lucrative routes. The competition quickly escalated into violence, with drivers being threatened and vans being vandalized. The situation worsened as the gangs resorted to more extreme measures to protect their territories.
The Doyle Family Tragedy[edit | edit source]
The most notorious incident of the Ice Cream Wars was the murder of six members of the Doyle family in 1984. Their home was set on fire in an arson attack, which was a result of the ongoing turf war. This tragic event shocked the nation and brought the conflict to the attention of the public and authorities.
Legal Proceedings[edit | edit source]
Following the Doyle family tragedy, two men, Thomas "TC" Campbell and Joe Steele, were convicted of the murders. However, their convictions were controversial, and both men maintained their innocence. After years of campaigning, their convictions were eventually quashed in 2004 due to a miscarriage of justice.
Impact and Legacy[edit | edit source]
The Glasgow Ice Cream Wars highlighted the social issues in Glasgow at the time, including poverty and crime. The events led to increased scrutiny of the ice cream van trade and efforts to regulate it more strictly. The case also raised questions about the Scottish legal system and the handling of criminal investigations.
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