Rise of the Footsoldier

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Carlton's life story reveals the harrowing experiences of a former member of the violent West Ham InterCity Firm and the Essex Boys gang during the tumultuous eighties and nineties. Having faced numerous life-threatening situations, including shootings and stabbings, he reflects on the brutal realities of gang culture. The murder of his best friend in the Range Rover murders ignited a quest for vengeance that shaped his life. Though he has distanced himself from violence, the remnants of his past still influence his sense of justice.