Exclusive interview with Gavin Smith, an ex-Doddington gang member who survived multiple attempts on his life. Gavin breaks down the Manchester's gang history and the battles between Doddington and Gooch in Moss Side. Gavin's links: Instagram: @innercityreliefltd TikTok: @inner.city.relief Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CVJUqKEJt/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavin-smith-816a24423/ Book on Amazon https://amzn.eu/d/0j6OKMvN Website: https://www.gavinsmithauthor.co.uk/ What if the life everyone fears is the only life you've ever known? Growing up on the notorious streets of Moss Side, Manchester, Gavin Smith was shaped by an environment where gangs, poverty and survival were woven into everyday life. Before he was old enough to understand right from wrong, the choices surrounding him had already begun to shape the man he would become. From childhood trauma and fractured family life to gang culture, prison, and the constant threat of death, Gavin recounts his journey with remarkable candour. He neither glorifies nor excuses his past. Instead, he exposes the harsh realities behind a lifestyle that many romanticise but few truly understand. Richly woven with the social history of Manchester and the rise of Moss Sides infamous gangs, this is more than a personal story. It is an exploration of how environment, identity, race, family and circumstance can shape the lives of young people growing up in Britain's most deprived communities. Ultimately, this is also a story of accountability, resilience and redemption. Having survived decades of chaos and conflict, Gavin reflects on the consequences of his choices and the lessons they have taught him. His hope is simple: that by sharing the truth of his experiences, even one young person might choose a different path. To become a YouTube member of this channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0pdktx9M6EcOsRg5LdLlXg/join Shaun Attwood's social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shaunattwood1? https://www.instagram.com/shaunattwood/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/shaunattwood Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shaunattwood1/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/shaunattwood SHAUN'S OFFICIAL CLOTHES MERCH LINK: https://shaun-attwood-shop.fourthwall.com/en-gbp #podcast #truecrime #prison #manchester #uk