The Noonan family tended to have nothing to do with the Moss Side gangs, although Desmond Noonan was part of a group who provided gangs with guns and other weapons. After involving himself in Manchester's nightlife, Noonan started to become involved with other criminal and political circles outside Manchester. He went to forge links with gangs in London, Newcastle and Liverpool.
The Noonan family had no involvement with the Moss Side gangs, but Desmond Noonan was part of a group that supplied weapons to them. After becoming involved in Manchester's nightlife scene, Noonan began associating with other criminal and political figures outside of Manchester. He sought out connections with gangs in London, Newcastle, and Liverpool.