Paul Massey (7 January 1960 – 26 July 2015) was an English organised crime figure and Salford-based businessman.
[5] Several media outlets reported that Massey served as an important mediator between rival organised crime firms in Greater Manchester.
[6][7] At the time of his death, the regional organised crime squad was investigating Massey over allegations of money-laundering.
Mark Fellows, the killer, was reported to have been wearing military style fatigues and carried a weapon "similar to a sub machine gun".
[19] Massey was given the nickname "Mr Big" by city councillor Joe Burrows during a meeting in 1992 held to address ongoing civil disturbances in Salford.