'THE GREAT TRAIN ROBBER 'RONNIE BIIGGS' FUNERAL [PHOTOS].

Hell's Angels bikers form guard of honour as Great Train Robber is laid to rest

Great Train Robber Ronnie Biggs, who spent much of his life cocking a snook at authority, was given an appropriate send off today.

He stuck two-fingers to the authorities for one last time - with an offensive floral tribute in the back of his hearse.

And in what could be seen as a final dig at British justice, the criminal's coffin had a Union Flag draped across it which was almost completely covered by a Brazilian flag in reference to the time he spent on the run there.

After being jailed, Biggs escaped from Wandsworth Prison in 1965 and made his way to Rio five years later where he could not be extradited back to his homeland. He stayed there for 27 years before finally returning to the country.

At his funeral today, some of Britain's best-known villains paid their respects in person - and those behind bars sent their messages of condolence.