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Bobby Cummines, a 1970s gangster who jailed with the Krays, has died at 74.
Cummines later became a prison reformer and anti-crime advocate in London.
His family announced the death on Instagram, asking for privacy.
Cummines described a path from violence to education and helping others.
Cummines received an OBE after a 2011 encounter with Queen Elizabeth II.
The article notes Cummines led a firm of hitmen and racketeers in the 1970s.
Cummines described his transformation as education-led and focused on preventing youth crime.
The story highlights Cummines’ charity work helping hundreds of ex-offenders.
The report references Cummines’ upbringing and early life in Islington.
Cummines died on March 5, according to the family announcement.

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Cummines died at 74 after a life that pivoted from crime to rehabilitation and public service.
He was once Britain’s youngest armed robber and a feared gangland enforcer in the 1970s.
A Parkhurst Prison stint helped steer him toward reform after influence from rival Charlie Richardson.
Cummines became chief executive of Unlock, supporting reformed offenders from 1999 to 2012.
Unlock campaigned to rehabilitate offenders and address financial exclusion.
Cummines was awarded the OBE by the Queen for his services to reformed offenders.
The obituary notes his early crimes and later mentorship of youths.
Cummines’ life demonstrates a rare prison-to-public-service arc.
Cummines died suddenly, with his death followed by media reflections on his complex legacy.

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