e/Albert Dimes

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has glosseng: Albert "Italian Al" Dimes was a London criminal and enforcer for gang leader William "Billy" Hill, who was allegedly involved in bookmaking and loansharking during the 1940s and 50s. In August 1955, Dimes was arrested with rival gangster Jack Spot during a knife fight in Soho although neither men were charged. As a result of his arrest, Spots power in the citys underworld declined. In 1966, Dimes helped arrange a conference between New York mafiosi and the Corcican Francisi Brothers regarding investing in London casinos . An associate of Charlie Richardson, his presence in Soho delayed the Kray twins from moving into the area for several years.
lexicalizationeng: Albert Dimes
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