Anthony Jewell, 23, of Walmersley Road, Bury, who denied all charges was boss of a gang known as Croxteth Young Guns.

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Jewell, of Walmersley Road, Bury, and Thomas, of Stonedale Crescent, Croxteth, were convicted of conspiracy to possess firearms with intent to supply and conspiracy to commit arson being reckless as to whether life was endangered.

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