This group of guys have been together for a long time, naturally giving rise to thoughts of making a living through illegal means.
And the Picket Gang was born in such an environment; as one of London's top crime gangs, their main hallmark is "slashing bags with knives," slang for "cutting pockets," simply put, taking advantage of a passerby's distraction to cut open their pockets and steal wallets.
However, there are quite a few gangs in London who do pocket cutting, but not every gang has Old Fagin's superb craftsmanship.
And when it comes to pocket cutting, the Picket Gang's work is especially rough. Their theft operations often fail, and when this happens, the Picket Gang resorts to robbery, or even if the robbery fails, they quickly injure others to make their escape. Due to lagging medical conditions, they often manage to inflict fatal injuries during their crimes.
