A bomb exploded in Manchester on 15th June 1996 which changed the face of the city. Read more
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1. The Big Bang
A bomb exploded in Manchester on 15th June 1996 which changed the face of the city.
2. Popping pills and bullets
Gang activity moved onto the streets, taking lives and destroying communities.
3. Battle lines over white lines
As the availability of street drugs increased lives across the city were ruined and lost.
4. Gang culture to club culture
Manchester's clubs were legendary. Big names on the inside, big trouble on the outside.