Ronnie Knight

Ronald Knight was born in Hoxton in the East End of London. His brothers Johnny and James were involved in more significant crimes. Knight was sentenced to 15 months in prison in 1961 for dealing in stolen goods. He was friendly with the Kray brothers, but, he says, was not connected with their illegal activities.

About Ronnie Knight in brief

Summary Ronnie KnightRonald Knight is a British former nightclub owner and convicted criminal. Born in Hoxton in the East End of London, he was responsible for minor infractions of the law when young. His brothers Johnny and James were involved in more significant crimes. Along with Johnny, Knight was friendly with the Kray brothers, but, he says, was not connected with their illegal activities.

He also had another brother, David and a sister, Patsy. Knight was sentenced to 15 months in prison in 1961 for dealing in stolen goods. The two clubs he ran, the Artistes and Repertoire Club and its neighbour Tin Pan Alley in Soho, London, were favoured by the criminal underworld.