The Sammy Act at the Duke of New York

To establish an alibi, the gang visits the Duke of New York pub and performs the 'sammy act,' buying drinks and gifts for a group of elderly women. They spend all their money, creating a false impression of generosity and goodwill. The women, initially frightened, are won over by the free alcohol and promise to vouch for the gang's presence in the pub all evening. This calculated act of kindness is a strategic move to deflect suspicion from their later crimes. It highlights Alex's cunning and the gang's ability to manipulate appearances, while also underscoring the vulnerability of the elderly in this violent society.