Who was Micky McAvoy?

MICKY McAvoy was a ringleader involved in one of the most notorious heists in British history.

He died in January 2023 after a long illness. But what else do we know about him and his career?

Who was Micky McAvoy?

Micky McAvoy was a robber who was involved in the Brink’s-Mat heist on November 26, 1983.

The £26million gold raid of gold bullion, diamonds, and cash was stolen from a warehouse in Heathrow, was one of the biggest in British history.

McAvoy was nicknamed "The Nutter" and was known to be one of the country's most prolific and violent armed robbers.

He was 30 and the youngest of a seasoned gang of six robbers who carried out the “crime of the century”.

How long did Micky McAvoy spend in prison?

At the Old Bailey in December 1984 he and accomplice ian Robinson were convicted of conspiracy to rob and jailed for 25 years.

He was one of only three men convicted of the crime, from the six that took part, including Kenneth Noye.

Despite the large amount of gold that he helped steal, his share disappeared during his time inside.

McAvoy was supposed to have a share of £3.5million from the robbery, but found fellow gang members didn't put it aside for him when he left prison.

He married second wife Kathy while behind bars in 1986.

Their marriage lasted 36 years until her death in 2022.

He was released after 16 years in prison in 2000.

When did Micky McAvoy die?

McAvoy died on January 6, 2023, at the age of 71.

He was thought to have been suffering from cancer, and was found dead in the flat in which he lived alone in the Bromley area of South East London.

McAvoy kept a low profile and never publicly discussed his role in the Brink’s-Mat raid.

He and his wife Kathy lived in Spain until they were both diagnosed with cancer.

They then relocated back to the UK permanently.

Kathy died of cancer aged 76 in June 2022.

McAvoy was said to have been devastated by her loss, and died just six months after her.