Corpse In Garden Of Kray Associate

Thu, 11 March 2010 Courtesy of: Sun Online

A body wrapped in carpet was found yesterday under a garden patio belonging to a dying pal of gangland boss Reggie Kray.

The rear garden of cancer-stricken Roy Heath was dug up after police were tipped off that a body was there.

A team of forensic officers led by an archaeologist uncovered the remains inside a rolled up piece of underlay at Heath's home in Fulham, West London.

“the body may have been at the scene between 15 and 20 years”

Former underworld heavy Heath, 52, was arrested on suspicion of murder at the hospice in Lambeth, South London.

He was questioned there under caution in the presence of the solicitor. Heath - who has just weeks to live - was given bail until later this month.

But one source said "There will never be enough time to charge and try him, and what's the point? He's already got a death sentence."

Friends said Heath met Reggie Kray, who ruled London's gangland in the 1960s with twin brother Ronnie, in prison and carried out work for the pair.

Officers were last night trying to identify the skeleton, which is thought to be male.

Det Insp Tim Dobson appealed for anyone who may have information to come forward. He said "It is believed that the body may have been at the scene between 15 and 20 years."

Police were told in 1997 that Heath had murdered a business rival, but nothing could be proved.

The new probe came after cops were tipped off about a remark Heath is said to have made in the past.

Police will be at the terraced property for at least week to see if more bodies could be there.

Following the discovery of the remains two men, aged 52 and 47, were arrested last night and were being questioned at a Central London police station.