A family relative of an infamous gangland figure known as Steven ‘Bonzo’ Daniel has suffered a brutal assault, with the violence seriously escalating in the criminal underworld. The victim, known as Jamie ‘Grinch’ Daniel, was reportedly assaulted in a strategic operation not far from his apartment. This distressing occurrence transpired in the Milton area of Glasgow, striking just as the residences of Annette, Bonzo’s 63-year-old mother, and Norman, a 72-year-old uncle, were hit in successive arsons in the neighboring area Bishopbriggs.
An anonymous source offered a glimpse of the perceived brutality, stating that as the assailants launched their attack, they explicitly voiced their intent, shouting, ‘This is for your family.’ It’s believed by many that this act was a targeted blow meant to cause severe harm to Jamie. The attackers seem to have taken him by surprise, injuring him on the neck.
According to the insider’s account, once the law enforcement recognized Jamie’s name and understood what had transpired, there were immediate attempts to relocate him. With the rising tension in the area and the imminent threat of more violence, it’s arguably becoming a powder keg, primed to detonate.
As the ongoing criminal activities spiral, law enforcement has successfully apprehended 20 individuals involved in shootings and arson attacks around Glasgow and Edinburgh, charging them accordingly. Among these detainees is a minor, aged 16, who stands accused of involvement in five attempted murders.
Although the assault on Grinch is reported to have occurred not too long ago, there seems to have been no official communication with the authorities. These claims throw up a number of questions regarding the motivations and tactics of law enforcement and their various informants in a time where these criminal activities are palpably escalating.
In a notable but worrying repetition, this assault is the second time in less than a decade that Grinch has been the victim of a knife attack. Previously in June 2017, Grinch sustained grave injuries when two masked assailants targeted him at his apartment.
The victims of these relentless assaults – The Daniels family and their known associates – are speculated to be targeted by a rising underworld faction. This group, reportedly overseen by an individual operating from Dubai and referred to as ‘Miami,’ represents a clear and present danger to established figures in the local underworld.
Despite the shocking brutality, the latest incident to victimize Grinch has seemingly gone unnoticed by local authorities. In their official records, the Glasgow law enforcement appears to have no details of this incident, leaving questions about the effectiveness of current policing tactics against such violent criminal influx.
Interestingly, the modus operandi of these gangs seems to have adapted to the changing times. It’s now believed that they have taken to recruiting minors, tempting them with possibilities of quick money and an allure of a dynamic lifestyle. The suspects behind these recruitment drives are allegedly the very ones behind the escalating turf war.
Adding an official voice to these grim speculations is Detective Chief Superintendent David Ferry. The top-ranking officer claims early intervention is critically needed to prevent burgeoning criminal factions from exploiting the young and impressionable, reducing them to mere pawns in their strategic battles.
Superintendent Ferry’s appeal to the families, on the other hand, is to stay vigilant. He cautions families after the recent arrests which have brought into focus the level of violence surrounding these gangs — including the arrest of a teenage boy entangled in serious charges, such as five counts of attempted murder.
Simultaneous to his warnings, Superintendent Ferry confirms the large scale of the operation required to tackle this wave of criminal activities. As the incidences of turf violence rapidly rise, the force is heightening its crackdown on suspects, making it the most extensive local police operation in recent times.