The Krays named their boa constrictor Read - after the man who would nail them

Sunny and modest, detective Leonard 'Nipper' Read was admired by criminals and colleagues alike Leonard Read obituary Most people would be hard pressed today to name a single Scotland Yard detective, yet many would nod knowingly at the name of Leonard "Nipper" Read. While he will forever be remembered as the man who finally nailed the Kray twins, a major factor in his enduring reputation was that he was regarded with great affection, not only by his colleagues but, surprisingly perhaps, by many ...