A hardened ex-convict has opened up about the fragile peace currently holding between warring biker gangs in the UK.
According to the construction worker from Merseyside, the uneasy truce is hanging by a thread and could unravel at any moment.
The 10-year member of a notorious biker club shared insights into the volatile world of UK motorcycle gangs, describing the current calm as something that “could go either way.”
Violence Lingers Despite a Calm in the UK Biker Scene
Though violence between rival gangs has temporarily slowed, the worker, who asked to remain anonymous, made it clear that things could escalate quickly. “It’s a fragile truce right now,” he explained.
“The situation could change overnight. It’s interesting because anything could happen at any time.”
His comments come after years of violence between various factions.
The UK biker scene has seen its share of bloodshed, with violent attacks and brawls making headlines.
One such incident in 2024 saw biker Daniel Laponder leave a pipe bomb under a van in Scotland as part of an ongoing feud between the Blue Angels and the Mad Dogs Motorcycle Club.
Laponder was jailed for nine years after the bomb, which contained ball bearings, was detonated remotely.
The Biker World Beyond the Myths
The UK’s biker clubs, including the Hells Angels, Bandidos, and Blue Angels, dominate the landscape, with a presence across cities and towns from Glasgow to Gillingham.
Despite their notorious reputation, the Merseyside biker insisted that many misconceptions surround these clubs.
“Most people think biker clubs are all about anarchy, but they’re not,” he said. “You have a president and a tier of officers.
Members pay subscriptions, and you can be thrown out if you break the rules.”
The biker explained that, unlike drug gangs, the clubs do not operate in the same way.
While some clubs in the US run strip clubs and bars and deal in drugs, the UK scene is much different, he clarified.
“It’s not all guns and drugs here. Some members might take drugs, but the clubs themselves aren’t drug gangs,” he added.
Violence Between Rival Clubs Still a Reality
That said, the worker did acknowledge that violence is still very much a part of the culture.
Last year, a violent street brawl broke out in Sheffield between two rival factions—Satan’s Slaves and the Mongols.
The altercation, captured on video, showed bikers fighting in the streets with baseball bats.
“The Slaves came second best in that fight,” the Merseyside biker revealed, “and some of their guys were badly hurt.”
Violence escalated further in 2022 when members of the Bandidos were involved in the tragic death of rival biker David Crawford.
The three Bandidos members used a van to mow down Crawford, who was wearing a Red Chiefs jacket.
He suffered horrific injuries and later died from the attack.
The Appeal of Biker Clubs to the Wrong Recruits
The biker also pointed out that some people are drawn to the lifestyle for the wrong reasons.
“You get the mid-life crisis guys who wake up one day and decide they need some danger,” he said. “I can spot them a mile off.”
He described how these men quickly get involved in the wild biker lifestyle, only to return to their regular jobs the next day, “wearing a shirt and tie again.”
Others, according to the biker, are looking for protection.
“Some guys who’ve been bullied all their lives join to feel safe,” he said.
“They want to be around bikers for protection. Me? I solve my own issues on the street.”
Biker Gangs in the UK Remain Separate from Drug Gangs
Despite the violent nature of biker factions, the Merseyside worker made it clear that bikers in the UK rarely get involved with drug gangs.
“Bikers here aren’t involved with drug gangs,” he said. “They have nothing in common. In the States, it’s different, but not here.”
He explained that being part of a famous gang like the Hells Angels meant little inside the prison system, where “you’re on your own.”
Police Investigate Violence but Struggle to Identify Suspects
The South Yorkshire Police confirmed an investigation into the brawl in Sheffield.
Officers responded to reports of a disturbance on May 25, 2024, where a man was injured.
However, the police have yet to identify any suspects, and the case remains open pending further information.
The biker community’s troubled past and the ongoing tensions between rival factions show that, despite a temporary lull in violence, the peace may be far more fragile than it appears.
A hardened ex-convict has opened up about the fragile peace currently holding between warring biker gangs in the UK.
According to the construction worker from Merseyside, the uneasy truce is hanging by a thread and could unravel at any moment.
The 10-year member of a notorious biker club shared insights into the volatile world of UK motorcycle gangs, describing the current calm as something that “could go either way.”
Violence Lingers Despite a Calm in the UK Biker Scene
Though violence between rival gangs has temporarily slowed, the worker, who asked to remain anonymous, made it clear that things could escalate quickly. “It’s a fragile truce right now,” he explained.
“The situation could change overnight. It’s interesting because anything could happen at any time.”
His comments come after years of violence between various factions.
The UK biker scene has seen its share of bloodshed, with violent attacks and brawls making headlines.
One such incident in 2024 saw biker Daniel Laponder leave a pipe bomb under a van in Scotland as part of an ongoing feud between the Blue Angels and the Mad Dogs Motorcycle Club.
Laponder was jailed for nine years after the bomb, which contained ball bearings, was detonated remotely.
The Biker World Beyond the Myths
The UK’s biker clubs, including the Hells Angels, Bandidos, and Blue Angels, dominate the landscape, with a presence across cities and towns from Glasgow to Gillingham.
Despite their notorious reputation, the Merseyside biker insisted that many misconceptions surround these clubs.
“Most people think biker clubs are all about anarchy, but they’re not,” he said.
“You have a president and a tier of officers. Members pay subscriptions, and you can be thrown out if you break the rules.”
The biker explained that, unlike drug gangs, the clubs do not operate in the same way.
While some clubs in the US run strip clubs and bars and deal in drugs, the UK scene is much different, he clarified.
“It’s not all guns and drugs here. Some members might take drugs, but the clubs themselves aren’t drug gangs,” he added.
Violence Between Rival Clubs Still a Reality
That said, the worker did acknowledge that violence is still very much a part of the culture.
Last year, a violent street brawl broke out in Sheffield between two rival factions—Satan’s Slaves and the Mongols.
The altercation, captured on video, showed bikers fighting in the streets with baseball bats.
“The Slaves came second best in that fight,” the Merseyside biker revealed, “and some of their guys were badly hurt.”
Violence escalated further in 2022 when members of the Bandidos were involved in the tragic death of rival biker David Crawford.
The three Bandidos members used a van to mow down Crawford, who was wearing a Red Chiefs jacket.
He suffered horrific injuries and later died from the attack.
The Appeal of Biker Clubs to the Wrong Recruits
The biker also pointed out that some people are drawn to the lifestyle for the wrong reasons.
“You get the mid-life crisis guys who wake up one day and decide they need some danger,” he said. “I can spot them a mile off.”
He described how these men quickly get involved in the wild biker lifestyle, only to return to their regular jobs the next day, “wearing a shirt and tie again.”
Others, according to the biker, are looking for protection.
“Some guys who’ve been bullied all their lives join to feel safe,” he said.
“They want to be around bikers for protection. Me? I solve my own issues on the street.”
Biker Gangs in the UK Remain Separate from Drug Gangs
Despite the violent nature of biker factions, the Merseyside worker made it clear that bikers in the UK rarely get involved with drug gangs. “Bikers here aren’t involved with drug gangs,” he said.
“They have nothing in common. In the States, it’s different, but not here.”
He explained that being part of a famous gang like the Hells Angels meant little inside the prison system, where “you’re on your own.”
Police Investigate Violence but Struggle to Identify Suspects
The South Yorkshire Police confirmed an investigation into the brawl in Sheffield.
Officers responded to reports of a disturbance on May 25, 2024, where a man was injured.
However, the police have yet to identify any suspects, and the case remains open pending further information.
The biker community’s troubled past and the ongoing tensions between rival factions show that, despite a temporary lull in violence, the peace may be far more fragile than it appears.