He is 67 years old today.
Vic Dark is one of the most renowned and feared names in modern day criminal history–there are few in the country that can match his criminal record. During an adrenaline-fueled career as an armed robber, his willingness to take incredible risks, combined with a solder-like ability to formulate watertight strategies and to execute them with chilling coolness, ensured a string of astonishingly successful robberies.
Yet his luck couldn’t last forever, and Vic was eventually caught on the job, and sentenced to 24 years in jail. Having served his time and gone straight, he now runs a successful and flourishinf security company.
About Vic
“I’m an East Ender, from Forest Gate, Stratford. My dad’s Maltese and mums English. I’ve got one brother. I left school and went into engineering, but it wasn’t for me. I met a girl from the a place called wanstead and she took me to her house – it was absolutely beautiful. It was at that point I noticed rich from poor. From that moment on, I decided I didn’t want to end up like my dad, working every day that God sends and still ending up saving only £1 a week in the post office. That’s not knocking my father, it’s just not how I wanted to live. I was always into combat sports: karate, kick-boxing, a little bit of this and a little bit of that. Then I found out about a thing called a gun and away I went. I started of robbing building societies when I was 17. It was quick and easy money and I loved it.”
Life of crime
“I was 20 years old when I was first put on remand, for stabbing. All my offences have been for shooting and firearms. I’ve been acquitted for two attempted murders. When I go to prison I don’t get a day off for parole. I go in category A. I do not concede to the prison system.”
Weaponry
“I’ve been convicted of stabbing and shooting. Who dares wins!”
Toughest moment
“My toughest moment was being sentenced to 48 years for helping a so called friend. I took the rap for taking three hostages, whilst on a armed robbery. My so called mate had been shot. I could have put a bullet through his head and walked away, but I didn’t. The hardest point was going on a visit and explaining to my family why I gave up my life for a friend. They couldn’t understand it. In retrospect, neither can i.”
Is There Anyone You Admire?
“Anyone with good principles. Men of old school, like Joey Pyle. He was a man of his word.”
Do you Belive in Hanging?
“No. Hanging is a terrible way to die. While I was in prison, I found six people hanging in their cells. Another reason why I don’t believe in capital punishment is If an Innocent man is hanged. It’s no good granting them a pardon if they’re dead. There are many innocent men serving life imprisonment for crimes they haven’t committed. One that springs to mind is a bloke called warren slaney, he’s serving life and he innocent. I’ve nothing to gain by lying. It’s the truth.”
Is prison a Deterrent?
“No. Prison is not a deterrent. When a man commits a crime, especially the act of murder, he doesn’t worry about going to prison, he doesn’t even think about it.”
What would have deterred you from a life of crime?
“Money; if I was born in to a wealthy family. I never want to take second best. I’ve been chasing money since I was 17 and I probably always will.”
What makes a Tough Guy?
“To get respect, you’ve got to be nice. If you’re a dog, no one likes you. I don’t class myself as a nasty person and I don’t attack people for nothing, but of you go through the penal system and come through it unscathed, you’ve got to be fairly tough. It’s all right being tough on the streets, but if you’ve got 30 screws outside your cell all with riot shields and batons and you’re not frightened to steam into them, that sorts the men from the boys.”
Vic’s Final Thought
“I’m not a nasty person. Belive it or not I’ve got a conscience; if I was having a row, I would stop if it went too far but only if I knew I’d won. But if I though I was going to get a kicking, then I’d take you out the game. No question. That’s one of the reasons why I gave up the guns. If I’m Gona die, I’ll take a lot of people with me.”
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