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
Man assaulted outside cemetery after Paul Massey funeral
A 49-year-old man suffered serious head injuries after he was hit with a piece of wood outside Agecroft cemetary in Salford.
The attack took place around 3pm on Friday August 29 just after Paul Massey's funeral. Hundreds of people had lined the streets outside the cemetery to pay their respects to the man formely known as Salford's "Mr Big".
Paul Massey, 55, was shot dead at his homelast month by a masked gunman over his alleged involvement in organised crime.
The victim of the assault was taken to Salford Royal hospital were he remains in a stable condition.
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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.