Funeral for Salford's 'Mr Big'
The funeral's taking place today for a man dubbed Salford's Mr Big.
Paul Massey, who was 55 was gunned down at his home.
He'd been in prison for a stabbing, and had also stood to be mayor of his home city
Paul Massey: Funeral held for Salford's 'Mr Big'
He was man who was dubbed the "Mr Big" of Salford.
But hundreds of mourners have turned out today for the funeral in the city of Paul Massey.
The 55 year was shot at his home last month.
Ralph Blunsom reports:
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Hundreds line the streets for Paul Massey funeral
Hundreds of people have lined the streets for the funeral of 'Salford Legend' and gangland 'Mr Big' Paul Massey.
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Armed police on standby at funeral of Salford's 'Mr Big'
Armed police will be on standby at the funeral of a man dubbed 'Mr Big' amid fears that criminal gangs could cause violence.