Rise of the Footsoldier (Hardcover)
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Description
Carlton Leach was a key member of the Essex Boys gang which ran riot in the 1980s and 1990s, sparking a savage drug war which saw three of his pals killed in the 1995 Range Rover massacre. Carlton was also a minder to boxer Nigel Benn throughout his glory years in the ring and tells of the blood, sweat, and tears of their special relationship. He also tells how he saved four of his firm from being tortured to death after a ten million pound heroin consignment went missing.
About the Author
Carlton Leach is one of the most respected and feared faces in the London underworld. Featured in the acclaimed documentary on soccer violence, Hooligan, he was also one of the select few to have an episode of Kate Kray's Hard Bastards dedicated to them. His life story has now been made into a major film, Rise of the Footsoldier.