DOCUMENTS unearthed in a North-East police headquarters have shed light on the brutal criminal record of gangland boss Ronnie Kray.

The file was uncovered during an office move at Durham Police HQ, more than 40 years after the murderous twin was jailed.

Kray, then aged 35, was sent to Durham Prison’s high security E Wing following his conviction in March 1969 for murdering George Cornell, who was shot in the head, and Jack “The Hat” McVitie, who was stabbed repeatedly.

His twin bother, Reggie, and other members of their gang were also sent to Durham.

In the document, which dates back to the Fifties, Kray is described as an extremely violent criminal with homosexual tendencies who will not hesitate to kill in any circumstances.

The report adds: ‘‘Ronald Kray has been the leader of a ruthless and terrible gang for a number of years. He has strong homosexual tendencies and an uncontrollable temper and has been able to generate terror not only in the lesser minions of his gang, but also in the close and trusted members.

‘‘He would brook no incompetence or interference from anyone and was very conscious not only of his own public image, but also that of his underlings.

‘‘For this reason he used to like to set an example and enjoyed the name of ‘the Colonel’ amongst his subordinates.’’ Included in the file, from the then North Eastern Criminal Record Office, are three neverbefore- released black and white photos of Kray, believed to have been taken at Durham Jail.

Under the section peculiarities it says his “eyebrows meet over nose”.

The record dates back to October 1950, when Kray’s criminal tendencies started days after his 17th birthday.

Appearing at juvenile court, he was sentenced to one day in police detention for attempting to take and drive away a motor car without consent.

He appeared before magistrates on a couple of charges of assaulting police and at the Old Bailey, in London, accused of wounding with intent and possessing a loaded revolver.

The record goes on to list his occupations as club owner, labourer, dog breeder, billiard hall keeper, wardrobe dealer and soldier.

Other court appearances include attempting to bribe a police officer, unlawful gaming, and being found in a common gaming house.

Kray was moved out of the Durham jail in 1970, when he was transferred to Parkhurst Prison, on the Isle of Wight.

He was later moved to Broadmoor, where he remained until he died on March 17, 1995.

Durham Police said they will be finding a suitable home for the historic criminal file, possibly a museum.