Notorious Brit ex-gangster who inspired Wee Man movie dies suddenly at 62
- Posted on October 7, 2026
- By The Daily Star
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In brief
Paul Ferris, the legendary Glasgow underworld figure known as 'Wee Man,' has passed away at 62. His controversial life as a enforcer for crime boss Arthur Thompson became the subject of international attention, culminating in a critically acclaimed BAFTA-winning film featuring Line of Duty actor Martin Compston. Ferris's story represents one of Scotland's most documented criminal narratives, blending street violence with unexpected cultural recognition through cinema.
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Notorious Brit ex-gangster who inspired Wee Man movie dies suddenly at 62
Paul Ferris, who was known as the Wee Man, was a notorious ex-gangster and Arthur Thompson enforcer in Glasgow's underworld, and was the subject of a Bafta-winning movie starring Line of Duty's Martin Compston
