Charles Hyland

Charles Hyland, aka Chaz, was a member of a group of London bullies hired by Percival Bowe's company in order to terrorize Mrs Winn into selling her home. He rode to Chapelvale in an automobile, which the thugs had stolen, and sat in the back of the vehicle. He was smaller and thinner than the rest of the gang and had the habit to whine and snigger, which attracted the anger and violence of Gripper.

Chaz was hit by Chunk in the nose under Gripper's orders, and spent the rest of the trip complaining about his broken nose and wiping himself with a dirty scarf.

Chaz and his mates eventually fell into a trap set by Constable Judmann and Neb and were arrested for the theft of Colonel Busby Hythe Simmonds. In a desperate attempt to save himself from the accusations, Chaz tried to blame Gripper for leading them astray. He even volunteered the information that they were hired by Maud's father, claiming he would get a good lawyer for them. Chaz was interrogated separated by Judmann who knew he would confess everything.