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1990 Gangland Murders

About the Recipe

In the early 1990s, South London was a hotspot for gangland violence, with organised crime families like the Arifs and Brindells locked in a deadly power struggle. In this episode, we explore the interconnected murders of Arma Abdullah, David Brindell, and Stanley Silk – killings that reveal a chilling web of retribution, turf wars, and community silence.


  • Victims: David Brindell, 23; Stanley Silk, 47 (bystander).


  • Perpetrators: Two masked gunmen; widely linked to gangland tit-for-tat involving the Arif/Brindell factions; no convictions.


  • Incident details: 

    • Gunmen entered The Bell pub, called Brindell by name and opened fire

    • Silk was also shot and killed.


  • Outcome: Unsolved.


  • Location/Date: The Bell, East Street, Woolworth; 3 Aug 1991.

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