Mark Brandon 'Chopper' Read was a man of contradictions - a loving father, a brutal standover man and a convicted criminal.

Mark "Chopper" Read dabbled in stand-up comedy, endured lengthy stints in prison, and made a wildly audacious attempt to kidnap a judge with a shotgun. His life was a tapestry of vibrant and ...

Victorian Police recognised Read's violent tactics, but most of his convictions were for assault, armed robbery, and kidnapping. Mark "Chopper" Read, one of Australia's most notorious criminals ...