The mastermind of the Great Train Robbery of 1963 has died aged 81, just before the 50th anniversary of the famous heist.
Bruce Reynolds died in his sleep this morning after a period of ill-health in which he was looked after by his son, Nick.
Confirming his father’s death, Mr Reynolds said: “He hadn’t been well for a few days and I was looking after him. I really can’t talk at the moment. I can confirm that he has passed away and he died in his sleep.”
Reynolds was the main man in the the gang that made off with more than £2.5 million – equivalent to £40 million today – when they held up the Royal Mail travelling post office which ran between Glasgow and London.
It was hailed as one of the most audacious crimes of the century.
