Outriders from the Hells Angels and a brass band formed part of Ronnie Biggs's funeral cortege as friends and family gathered at Golders Green crematorium in north-west London to pay their last respects
A brass band heralds the arrival of Ronnie Biggs' coffin as it arrives at Golders Green crematorium. Photograph: Jonathan Hordle/Rex Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
Freddie Foreman, who was sentenced to 10 years in prison for helping dispose of the body of Jack 'the Hat' McVitie, arrives at the crematorium. Photograph: Chris Radburn/PA Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
A floral wreath made up into Biggs' famous two-finger salute is seen in the back of the hearse. Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
Nick Reynolds, son of Bruce Reynolds, who masterminded the 1963 Great Train Robbery, arrives at the service. Photograph: Chris Radburn/PA Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
Former London gangster, author and actor Dave Courtney smiles for the cameras. Photograph: Chris Radburn/PA Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
Several members of the Hells Angels provided an escort as the hearse made its way through Golders Green. Photograph: Lee Thomas/Corbis Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
British actor, author, playwright and theatre director Steven Berkoff speaks during the funeral service Photograph: Yui Mok/AFP/Getty Images Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
Michael Biggs, the son of Ronnie Biggs, consoles his daughter Ingrid during the funeral service. Photograph: Yui Mok/AFP/Getty Images Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
Michael and his family pay their last respects to Ronnie at the end of the service. Photograph: Yui Mok/PA Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
