Dale Cregan: one-eyed murder suspect questioned over female PC killings Police said the 'life-changing' reward for information about both men was still on offer simply for an anonymous phone call, without having to testify in court as a witness. But despite his reputation, Cregan, has only a string of minor convictions, the most serious for affray after a road rage incident in Droylsden, Greater Manchester. Locals said that while Cregan was an intimidating character, he had "never been in any real trouble." In pictures released by police Cregan, who has worked as a roofer and previously lived in Tenerife, was shown with a fake onyx eye - although he is believed to have several normal looking eyes in different colours. A neighbour said: "He said he lost his eye after he was punched by police in Thailand. One of them caught him with a knuckle duster. Four men have been charged in connection with Mark Short's murder and are due to enter pleas at Manchester Crown Court in November. Earlier this month 33-year-old Anthony Wilkinson appeared at Manchester Crown Court charged with the gun and grenade murder of David Short.